Love the videos where it shows everything that my cat can figure out, but how to remove the axle from transmission, because they all are stuck in there, nothing.
My son hit a curb and bent the tire out. Lower complete arm ball joint end is broken and the shaft pulled apart at the u-joint in the boot. After watching your video, I don’t feel as overwhelmed. Brilliant Video!
Nice one, you made that task look pretty easy to do. I’ve got to replace the inner cv boot on that same part for a 2009 hatchback version. Not sure whether to replace just the boot or the whole shaft. Thanks for the great video.
Gday mate Most of the time youll get away with the old seal but its about a $10 for a new 1 and about another 10mins of work to replace So its up to you Take it easy mate Byron
@@downtheshedwithbyron Yeah, I think to replace sealing also (just In case) as it is cheap part, but behind a lot of work to change if it fails... Do you happen to know the OEM-part number for this sealing?
@@downtheshedwithbyron I got my drive shaft replaced few weeks ago using the old seal. I had a new one, but unfortunately it was wrong type, so decided to use old as it looked to be fine. No leaks and running smoothly.
Just found this video because I think I need to change the driveshaft unless you can get some of those bolt together boots like you can for an old Volkswagen?? Great video though mate.👍🏽👍🏽
i had my rh shaft give me vibrations and have a replacement, I'm much more confident in doing it now. Just a question, My left shaft is nicely inline when steering is straight but the right seems have the wheel more in front of the shaft, like the engine is sitting back. is that normal for these? I have done all the engine mounts not too long ago.
Great video 👍 - rookie question, what if you were only wanting to replace the CV joint itself, and not the whole drive shaft? I've got a joint replacement coming up - is it drastically different? Cheers!
I remember when first learning on cars i didn't have a complete spanner set and couldn't remove lower ball joint (wasn't a Focus, maybe an old Fiat or Vauxhall). In the end i unbolted the wishbone from the frame and did it that way instead.
Hello, mate I have a ford focus mk2 1.8 tdci and I feel a wobble under 'mild heavy' acceleration especially in second gear. The wobble is felt through the gas pedal and it feels like it comes from the right side of the car, I checked control arms bushings/ replaced the right driveshaft but to no avail.. what do you think it could be? some said it could be the driveshaft bearing, where is that located nd can it result in a wobble? the wobble feels like imbalanced tires but I balanced them two times already.. any help would be appreciated, the engine pulls strong but that wobble kinda ruins the driving experience..
@@downtheshedwithbyron so the issue you think is purely 'mechanical/suspension'? what about injectors? can a bad or worn out one cause the engine to shake under acceleration nd 'it seems' as if it's a wobble coming from the front of the car? thanks for you reply.
Hey mate, awesome video! The old Focuses can be great little cars (even though there not little 😅), case & point, my parents still have their 2010 2L TDCI 6-speed manual hatchback that they bought new, but it is still running all the original parts! Only general, routine maintenance it's whole life, oh, and it's done over 265000kms, so yeah, great car
@@downtheshedwithbyron tryied still can’t get it in fucking thing I get it in a little then turn the shaft then it nearly goes all the way in nice n easy and stops that last little inch I been on it for days I fit the old one back in goes in like a little willy in a pro’s cave
@@downtheshedwithbyron there’s no clip on the oem one I took off or the new one going on I know what you mean buddy the c clip in the grove there isn’t that groove or clip on the uk model, I’ve watched 18 viddies in all different cars some have it done don’t I’ve got the old one back on I’m going to order an own one instead of the after market one I got cheers boyo for the replie great viddie great content
Well presented. Makes what I thought would be hard, much easier.
No dramas mate
That’s brilliant mate,simple and straight to the point
Thanks mate 👍
Love the videos where it shows everything that my cat can figure out, but how to remove the axle from transmission, because they all are stuck in there, nothing.
Thanks mate 👍
I find using a podgy bar or pry bar the go there are tools you can buy for that job as well
Hope you get it sorted 👍
My son hit a curb and bent the tire out.
Lower complete arm ball joint end is broken and the shaft pulled apart at the u-joint in the boot.
After watching your video, I don’t feel as overwhelmed.
Brilliant Video!
Yeah good work mate
Great video, cheers
@@mathewinnes6931 no dramas mate 👍
Nice one, you made that task look pretty easy to do. I’ve got to replace the inner cv boot on that same part for a 2009 hatchback version. Not sure whether to replace just the boot or the whole shaft. Thanks for the great video.
Mate its a easy job and would take 30mins to do with a coffee
Just change the whole shaft they are cheap
Take it easy Byron 👍
3:39 Hi, does transmission side need new oil sealing? Or is it good to go with old one?
Gday mate
Most of the time youll get away with the old seal but its about a $10 for a new 1 and about another 10mins of work to replace
So its up to you
Take it easy mate Byron
@@downtheshedwithbyron Yeah, I think to replace sealing also (just In case) as it is cheap part, but behind a lot of work to change if it fails... Do you happen to know the OEM-part number for this sealing?
@@982678249 no sorry mate
@@downtheshedwithbyron I got my drive shaft replaced few weeks ago using the old seal. I had a new one, but unfortunately it was wrong type, so decided to use old as it looked to be fine. No leaks and running smoothly.
@@982678249 sweet
Is it the same on the other side? I need to change both sides on a ford firsta which I believe in not much difference from focus
@@Maryus89star yeah mate similar
I did make a video for the l/h side as well hope this helps
Thanks a lot this is the very same as my mondeo MK4
Nice 👌
Any chance you could run through the oil top up? I can’t undo the 6mm hex I think is the fill level on the 5sp manual box..
Also super helpful vid for swapping out the shaft thanks!
Sorry ive sold that car
But put the alan key into the plug and give it a hit with a hammer while apply pressure to the alan key
Just found this video because I think I need to change the driveshaft unless you can get some of those bolt together boots like you can for an old Volkswagen??
Great video though mate.👍🏽👍🏽
They are a great idea hey
But new shafts are cheap off ebay i think for the pair was 180 or something
Hi can u tell me how much gearbox oil goes into the 1.8tdci ford focus
Not sure sorry but you can use the penrite app and that will tell you
I've managed to get the lower ball joint nut loose but its just spinning now? Any idea on how to get it off😅
Jack the arm up so it locks it up again
@@downtheshedwithbyron jacked it up and it has gone alot tighter but it still spins 🤦 nightmare 😂
Oh bugger
i had my rh shaft give me vibrations and have a replacement, I'm much more confident in doing it now.
Just a question, My left shaft is nicely inline when steering is straight but the right seems have the wheel more in front of the shaft, like the engine is sitting back.
is that normal for these? I have done all the engine mounts not too long ago.
Good to hear mate
Ummm i cant remember dude a slight angle shouldn't matter though
Got it done no probs, old shaft must be busted as I can pull the joint apart and bend it back on itself 😕
Sweet dude
Great video 👍 - rookie question, what if you were only wanting to replace the CV joint itself, and not the whole drive shaft? I've got a joint replacement coming up - is it drastically different?
Cheers!
Gday mate
Not really just a lot more bashing with a hammer
The shaft is a easyer to change out though
Is this the same on a 2009 Ford C-Max with Automatic transmission?
Not sure mate but its the same process
I remember when first learning on cars i didn't have a complete spanner set and couldn't remove lower ball joint (wasn't a Focus, maybe an old Fiat or Vauxhall). In the end i unbolted the wishbone from the frame and did it that way instead.
We have all been there mate
I look back at jobs ive done and think why haha
Hello, mate
I have a ford focus mk2 1.8 tdci and I feel a wobble under 'mild heavy' acceleration especially in second gear. The wobble is felt through the gas pedal and it feels like it comes from the right side of the car, I checked control arms bushings/ replaced the right driveshaft but to no avail.. what do you think it could be? some said it could be the driveshaft bearing, where is that located nd can it result in a wobble? the wobble feels like imbalanced tires but I balanced them two times already.. any help would be appreciated, the engine pulls strong but that wobble kinda ruins the driving experience..
Yeah that bearing if its failed can do that
But you should of seen that when you checked out the control arm bush
Id just double check that dude
@@downtheshedwithbyron so the issue you think is purely 'mechanical/suspension'? what about injectors? can a bad or worn out one cause the engine to shake under acceleration nd 'it seems' as if it's a wobble coming from the front of the car? thanks for you reply.
Did you say the engine runs fine?
Maybe check engine mount
But with out check it out sorry bro im not sure
@@downtheshedwithbyron yes it runs fine. I appreciate your reply bro. I will search more and see whether I can get the issue fixed. Have a good one
Hey mate, awesome video! The old Focuses can be great little cars (even though there not little 😅), case & point, my parents still have their 2010 2L TDCI 6-speed manual hatchback that they bought new, but it is still running all the original parts! Only general, routine maintenance it's whole life, oh, and it's done over 265000kms, so yeah, great car
Sweet bro I brought this car to fix it up and sell on to help the channel out
I can’t get that last inch to go back in on the gearbox long drive shaft side any advice ?
Take it out turn it abit then push it in again and if you need to tap the end of the shaft with a soft face hammer see how you go
@@downtheshedwithbyron tryied still can’t get it in fucking thing I get it in a little then turn the shaft then it nearly goes all the way in nice n easy and stops that last little inch I been on it for days I fit the old one back in goes in like a little willy in a pro’s cave
Just check out the spring clip on the end of it and make sure its not to loose that might be stopping it
@@downtheshedwithbyron there’s no clip on the oem one I took off or the new one going on I know what you mean buddy the c clip in the grove there isn’t that groove or clip on the uk model, I’ve watched 18 viddies in all different cars some have it done don’t I’ve got the old one back on I’m going to order an own one instead of the after market one I got cheers boyo for the replie great viddie great content
Bugger bro
Hope you get it sorted out
thank you
No dramas mate 👍
what is axle oem part number for ford focus mk2.5 or 2010 model?
Not sure mate
@@downtheshedwithbyron ok thank you
I just brought the shafts off ebay and put in the specs of the car
@@downtheshedwithbyron thank you
if i do not have wd40 can i use crc?
Yes mate
Hey mate is it possible to install it wrong I left gsp shafts at shop and 3 days later all kinds of noise started, what could they done wrong??
Gday
Cant really get it wrong
Unless these a loose bolt or something
Potresti dichiarare i valori di coppia di serraggio dei vari componenti ?
Sorry mate not sure what you are asking
40nm then extra 90 degrees it's a stretch bolt
Gear box ok losing that fluid? I dont know where to top it up😂
How much did you lose
Sorry. Could you state the tightening torque values of the various components? I forgot you don't speak Italian
All good
Id have to watch the video again
90nm then an extra 90 degrees sorry your answer came late
super thanks
All good bro
First