I just worked on an 04 Honda, and the front speed sensors are cracked from the corrosion. I had to replace the axles, so instead of removing the speed sensor, I unplugged it and removed the wiring, while leaving the speed sensor in place. It was broke, but I still wasn't going to touch it because it was more work if I did.
At some point Bosch switched from a style that's metal in the metal bore (ain't never coming out) to one that is plastic and smaller than the bore and press fits in on some plastic nibs. I've had decent luck taking those plastic ones out if I'm patient. Unfortunately I'm not very patient.
I'm in the UK where we have more than the average amount of rust on things, but I've never had to do that with a wheel, they always come right off. Curious why?
@@paulsengupta971 Maybe everyone who installs them uses fluid film or a similar product before installing? We are not considerate of the next guy over here.
@@B0xlife1 two totally different things. PB blaster is a penetrating oil good for freeing up rusted fasteners and such. Fluid film is more of a rust preventive. Spray it on things like this here that you don’t want to be seized and rusted together. I always keep a can handy.
@@EATSLEEPFARM awesome,Thanks for the great explanation. I do have some fluid film in the garage. I didn’t buy it I don’t know how it got there lol but I never did use it for anything because I’m such a fan of PB blast it literally un sticks anything I mean if there’s a bolt I can’t get off and I don’t have power tools or air tools, I spray a little PB blast on there and let it sit for an hour or so I’ll come back and I can always break them loose never have I not been able to unbreak a nut/bolt this way
@5:23 "Make it easier for the next guy". That's old school as my dad used to say that while working on stuff. Too bad more people in the newest generation don't have that attitude.
I've watched hundreds of wheel bearing videos, but I learned a little more with this one. Many of us would have slammed it in without removing that inside dust cap. As you say, that would have been a mistake to not clean up the oxidation jacking from inside. Worst case scenario, you need to replace the dust cap and sensor, and your client needs to wait an extra day. Watching you think on your feet is gold.
It is amazing how often I will hear people say something to the effect that aluminum doesn't rust. Yes it does. It oxidizes very much the way steel does.
It never ceases to amaze me how rusty cars are in your area. Here in the south, we never have those issues, unless you live right on the beach. Things like rotted out brake dust covers are virtually unknown.
@@fubartotale3389 sand works much better than salt in protecting cars from black ice. thats what many people in third world countries use because cars are expensive and they don't want it to rust away in few years
I watched a wheel bearing replacement this morning on a Florida car. Took out the 4 bolts and pulled it out by hand. I'm so glad I don't live up north.
1. Always start fasteners/fittings BY HAND. 2. If it doesn't fit right, DO NOT start beating on it. 3. If it doesn't feel right, it very likely isn't. 4. If it's never taken this much force to do the same job before, STOP. THINK! 5. You CANNOT 'torque by feel'; this has been disproven time and time again in the real world--that's why they make torque wrenches.
Wisconsin here.. UGH it’s never a matter of IF it’s always a matter of WHEN ,when working on a car and dealing with this rusty crap and now there using that liquid salt crap that’s 10x worse then rock salt... fml and rip to me and the families vehicles...
My Hubby is gonna be home in about 20 minutes. It’s been cold and rainy in the PNW. I usually have a warm cup of Joe waiting for him…… He’ll understand! It’s a new episode of SMA! 🤣
Oh the smell of the dust from the wire week or just the rust is a constant smell o vision . Better you than me. Here in Colorado we don’t have that problem. I never complain anymore after watching what you go through. Nice work.
The absolute best automotive content creator on this app. Informative and KNOWS what he's talking about (most of the time!) Can't wait to see the next melon roll in with a proper issue that requires a proper diagnosis. Love ya Eric
Nice work addressing the tin cover, knowledge that comes with experience. You're very conscientious your customer's are lucky to have you as their mechanic.
As a fellow NorthEast Brother of the Wrench I fully understand and appreciate the head drop and long exhale @ 2:31 been there many times. Great video as always Thanks Mr.O !
This seems super easy and pretty fun until I realize I 1. Probably don't have money for a new one and 2 I live in Wisconsin (northeastern to be exact to my seriousness of rust) so 1-2 hours for one side max is gonna be 5 hours minimum. In all seriousness this is a great video and I even enjoy the part where you check to see if that cup/dust catch was still in there instead of hammering it on like id imagine all the guys I work with would
There has to be a special appreciaton for rust belt mechanics. Eric O you are the man, all my years of exp was done in Tx and middle east and various non rust areas. My hat is off to you.
I've been watching your channel for a while now. I'm always impressed with the approach you take on every job. The little details always make for a better job. I'm a big fan of your channel and always look forward to the next video. Thank you.
I own a non-turbocharged(by choice) 2011 Ford Taurus and this is useful as I want to do as much as I think I can do-at my age, 71 and counting. I've learned to make a pretty good buzzing sound when I use my ratchet. LoL
Hey Eric, long gone are the days of the one hour multi video engine swaps or dashboard removals to change a heater core now that he is a movie star. I'll take what comes. Love you work and down to earth personality to fix the world one car at a time. Be well!
Clark Hi your video is the best i have ever seen . Not fake . You did not hide issues that come up in the real world when working on old cars Shit happens ! This help me decide if wanted to do it myself or pay to have it done . Thank u
That you took the time to check out whats on the backside of the tin cover and corrected the problem correct is a sign of a quality mecanic rather than just torque the hell out of the bolts and just send it down the road. Pleasure to see. Have a nice day Eric
Yes aluminum corrodes. I just had a problem with an aluminum spacer plate on a honda throttle body. Car lived most of its life in New Hampshire. Had to replace the starter which required taking the intake manifold and throttle body off. On reassembly I had a big leak around the throttle body. Required getting the white crusties off the spacer plate, polishing it up, replacing the gaskets in order to get a good seal.
In southern Illinois we don't get rust like in upstate New York but we still get enough. Thanks to you I've started using Fluid Film on lots of things that could rust. Unfortunately, I didn't start using it soon enough. Just the other day noticed that the nut holding one of my wheel speed sensors in place had rusted off, but it didn't matter because the sensor was also rusted in well enough that it wasn't going anywhere.
I was watching a Ray video a little bit ago and realized i hadnt seen ANY vids from you in a couple of months. I punched up your page and low and behold....UA-cam UNSUBBED me from your page!! With CSW not doing videos anymore....my feed was pretty quiet and I am glad you're still at it. :) I've missed you and Mrs O
That hub didn't put up all that much of a struggle. I'm amazed it went so easily. That spring though was well and truly hosed! Car should ride loverly.
I just did rear hub and axle on 2011 outback 1 bolt stuck bad bearings totally gone. Pulled the axle right out through the hole before putting the hub in. Worked great.
Hey, Mr.O! I have a 2006 Volkswagen that just loves to eat front left wheel bearings. I live not too far from you, in New York. I have come to the unhappy conclusion that whenever I need to have a wheel bearing done, I just buy a wheel speed sensor to go with it. Every single time a bearing gets changed it damages the wheel speed sensor. Every single time. For me they are about 60 bucks for the sensor, and between $80 and $100 for the bearing & hub assembly. Yes, I replace all three pieces. My bearings are press-in bearings, and the Rust Belt demands it's sacrifices.
I'm on Long Island, but you win the rust contest!!!! I'd like to hear an anti-seize vs. LocTite short video. Generally I use anti-seize on my own vehicles, but I can understand using blue LocTite (or orange?) on customers or friends cars for peace of mind/liability.
While installing a new exhaust system on my truck the other day, I caught myself saying “come-on baby!” Where did that come from??? Guess I’ve been binge watching SMA too much lately (if that’s possible). Lol. Keep the videos coming Mr. O, I’m learning a lot.
Gung fu auto mechanics is going to be big. Seeing you kicking the wheel off will definitely get more guys interested in the trade. I predict we're going to be hearing a lot more "Wataaa!" in shops around the world soon.
I got kind of jealous and happy to see how easily that bearing came out. Early last year I replaced the right rear hub bearing( I am also in the rust belt) on my 2013 car and still have nightmares. 3 lb. Sledgehammer and slide hammer were useless.
It's going to be a great day anytime UA-cam tells me I have a new video from SMA. Thanks for a nuts & bolts video Eric. Love them all but especially love these kind.
Hey South main Auto we love your videos here at home in Mississippi and you just reminded me of a ball joint I replaced in a 1999 Ford Taurus V6 model and boy let me tell you that thing almost defeated my forefoot crescent wrench after I used a pitman arm puller to try and break that thing free I had to use heat and heat up the outside of where it was bolted too so it would pop loose and it was loud it can be dangerous without a press so I used oil to shock the component with heat at the same time and it freed up the rusted ball joint stud on the bottom but I made sure I knew how much to tighten the pitman arm puller so it would not explode in my face because it can explode when the part breaks free and loosens up even so I've been told on that behalf. anyway be safe out there.
There's something about the good old rust belt that makes a mechanic want to retire early and move south lol I lived in northern Indiana and the rust is bad enough up there, I'd hate to see how rust feeds in NY state. now I live in TN and we still get rust "just not as bad" Great video as always!
I've worked on rusty cars since i was a teen, that when I finally got to work on an un-rusted car, the process was unusual. It was too simple, it didn't make sense.
Great job, wish you would wear safety glasses when running the brush on rust. That stuff is a pain when you have to go get a piece of it removed from your eye. Be safe and keep up the great vids.
Erik has his 'merican freedumbs to not utilize anything that would help protect his or his family's life. He won't be able to go to the ER as all his anti-vax buddies are filling out the beds dontcha' know?
Hey, Eric. My SMA hoodie zip up long sleeve sweatshirt arrived today!! Yeeeehaaa! Love it. I might stay warm this winter. Even better. Great video!! Removing that aluminum cup, cleaning it up and reinstalling it did the trick. Life Rule #24. Don’t force it. Good one to abide by!! Thanks for the video. Be safe!!
I love watching you work. I can do (and have done) the work you do, on my own cars. But I don't really *know* what I'm doing, per se. So I have to go so much slower to make sure I'm not screwing things up. You know exactly what you're doing and work so quickly -- it's quite satisfying to watch, honestly. :-)
Had a wheel stuck to the hub on one of these Taurus, stuck so bad with corrosion that no amount of kicking or ramming with 4x6 lumber would get the wheel loose. So I put the lug nuts back on, but just a tiny bit loose, lowered the car and took it for some "manuevers" on a deserted road. After a few hard turns I heard slight clicking from the wheel . . . it was now loosened from the hub. Snugged the lugs and went home and finished the brake job.
Bad day? You did not seem in good spirits, or maybe it is all your other videos where you have been ingesting spirits and are of good cheer? I only subscribe to three channels. Yours, Ave's, and Big Clive's. It is like three wildly different approaches to the issues, solutions to the problems, and yet the same positivity and gusto which you seem to embrace life's challenges. I will admit here that you are the only one of the three that puts all of the projects back together...
I have an 09 taurus which is a copy of the 08 and now I know how to replace a wheel bearing on it. It's got the big 3.5 in it. Great content as always Eric!
Eric, you'll have to put new rear rotors on a Lexus -the ones with that little indent for the metal plate. Just to show everyone another source of all hell breaking loose over "AN EASY JOB" !!! 😁
I'm just a home jobber, but I think it would have annoyed the snot out of me to leave the other bearing and the broken spring without replacing them. But, hey, the customer's always right (until they're wrong, lol)! Oh, by the way, loved your rendition of crouching tiger, hidden mechanic!
"Why don't just remove the speed sensor?" "Because I don't want to replace it."
Got to love the north.
Got the ABS sensor out of a 2003 Corolla the other day (long story) downed tools as soon as it came out and went right to buy a lottery ticket.
If if ain't broke, or rusted all the way out, don't even look at it. Thank God Chevy front wheel bearings come with new sensors or we'd all be F'd.
I just worked on an 04 Honda, and the front speed sensors are cracked from the corrosion. I had to replace the axles, so instead of removing the speed sensor, I unplugged it and removed the wiring, while leaving the speed sensor in place. It was broke, but I still wasn't going to touch it because it was more work if I did.
At some point Bosch switched from a style that's metal in the metal bore (ain't never coming out) to one that is plastic and smaller than the bore and press fits in on some plastic nibs. I've had decent luck taking those plastic ones out if I'm patient. Unfortunately I'm not very patient.
Loved the mule kick to the wheel.
You’d be amazed at how well that works lol
Me when heel palming it didn't work: Mule kick!
Me when he mule kicked it: oh yeah... 😎
Eric O. in his first Bruce Lee stand-in role.
I'm in the UK where we have more than the average amount of rust on things, but I've never had to do that with a wheel, they always come right off. Curious why?
@@paulsengupta971 Maybe everyone who installs them uses fluid film or a similar product before installing? We are not considerate of the next guy over here.
Every time I watch one of these vids I am reminded again that I am grateful I live in the South. We have lots of issues, but rust isn't one.
I'll take the rust.
@@fubartotale3389 good.
@@fubartotale3389 I'll take the south.
I miss the sheep sound when using Fluid Film...
Me too, I was sooo disappointed 😁
Took me 4 vehicles to realize I shouldn’t touch wheel speed sensors up here, cheers from Connecticut sir.
You said I had to so I am leaving you a comment...Hmmm.
John from Horseheads
I ALWAYS tell the SA that there is a good possibility that the sensor will break to charge accordingly
I want to say that among the 8 million things I’ve learned from Eric, Fluid film is in my top 10 favorites !
I miss the BAAAA sheep sound when he sprays Fluid Film
I prefer pb blast, has anyone compared the 2? I do hate the smell of it tho!
I miss the sheep sound effects
@@B0xlife1 two totally different things. PB blaster is a penetrating oil good for freeing up rusted fasteners and such. Fluid film is more of a rust preventive. Spray it on things like this here that you don’t want to be seized and rusted together. I always keep a can handy.
@@EATSLEEPFARM awesome,Thanks for the great explanation. I do have some fluid film in the garage. I didn’t buy it I don’t know how it got there lol but I never did use it for anything because I’m such a fan of PB blast it literally un sticks anything I mean if there’s a bolt I can’t get off and I don’t have power tools or air tools, I spray a little PB blast on there and let it sit for an hour or so I’ll come back and I can always break them loose never have I not been able to unbreak a nut/bolt this way
Ok,Honestly how many of you have bought a can of fluid film since subbing to th SMA channel.I know I did and I just love the stuff!
@5:23 "Make it easier for the next guy".
That's old school as my dad used to say that while working on stuff. Too bad more people in the newest generation don't have that attitude.
My dad used to say, "Make it easier for the next guy because it'll probably be you."
Flat rate means as fast as possible...
@James K
Exactly!!😅
@@jaymzx0 yeah if you fuck the next guy and ifs you it really just ends up becoming masturbation
I've watched hundreds of wheel bearing videos, but I learned a little more with this one. Many of us would have slammed it in without removing that inside dust cap. As you say, that would have been a mistake to not clean up the oxidation jacking from inside. Worst case scenario, you need to replace the dust cap and sensor, and your client needs to wait an extra day. Watching you think on your feet is gold.
It is amazing how often I will hear people say something to the effect that aluminum doesn't rust. Yes it does. It oxidizes very much the way steel does.
I’ve done a lot of welding on aluminum trailers and they not only corrode but they fatigue and get brittle after about 10 or 15 years.
Yup like plastic
@@B0xlife1 Yes, more like swiss cheese! 🧀👌
@@Alfred..E..Neuman lol that Lorraine swiss..that smell 👃😨😱🥶🥵🤬
@@B0xlife1 That smell!, "the smell of death surrounds you"~Lynyrd Skynyrd
Needed an SMA fix....was not disappointed ! Thank you for not knocking the car off of the lift with your super powers, Eric !!! LOL
It never ceases to amaze me how rusty cars are in your area. Here in the south, we never have those issues, unless you live right on the beach. Things like rotted out brake dust covers are virtually unknown.
Yeah, they salt the roads up here.
Undercoating like Fluid Film or Wool Wax helps a lot, but most people don't think about that.
Basic chemistry
@@fubartotale3389 sand works much better than salt in protecting cars from black ice. thats what many people in third world countries use because cars are expensive and they don't want it to rust away in few years
The salt is a government conspiracy set but lobby-owned politicians to make you replace your car every five years.
@@The_Redkween lol nice one
I watched a wheel bearing replacement this morning on a Florida car. Took out the 4 bolts and pulled it out by hand. I'm so glad I don't live up north.
Rainman ray right?!
I watched that one too!!
@@mikeschellenberg2021 turns out the internet is a small world too 😂
When the wheel did not want to come off, I thought here comes a disaster. Nope, just kick it off. Classic SMA. 👍👍😁
"When all else fails,
brute force prevails."
Having a FEEL for mechanical objects. You can't teach it, people have to learn it themselves, but it's one of the most valuable tools you have.
The "Feel Factor" in the mechanical field is highly underrated, and takes years to master,...... Good fix, Sir.
1. Always start fasteners/fittings BY HAND. 2. If it doesn't fit right, DO NOT start beating on it. 3. If it doesn't feel right, it very likely isn't. 4. If it's never taken this much force to do the same job before, STOP. THINK! 5. You CANNOT 'torque by feel'; this has been disproven time and time again in the real world--that's why they make torque wrenches.
Love the way you are so knowledgeable in the art of rust mechanics! Thanks Mr. “O”
For those of us in the salty rust belt, its just another day at the office😁😁
Wisconsin here.. UGH it’s never a matter of IF it’s always a matter of WHEN ,when working on a car and dealing with this rusty crap and now there using that liquid salt crap that’s 10x worse then rock salt... fml and rip to me and the families vehicles...
My Hubby is gonna be home in about 20 minutes. It’s been cold and rainy in the PNW. I usually have a warm cup of Joe waiting for him…… He’ll understand! It’s a new episode of SMA! 🤣
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@@SouthMainAuto - 🤣 you da man Eric!
TOGTFO
@@jaysource8302 - Troll
@@hole7612 My bad wrong message board
I'm in Missouri. Get tired of fighting rust. Then I watch Eric @ South Main. New York has way more rust. Now I don't feel so bad.
I'm not sure you know how therapeutic your videos can be. Today's a tough one but you got me out of my head for a few minutes.
Thanks Eric.
Thanks as always, Eric! Always a good day with SMA!
I grew up in the rusty Minnesota. moved to Colorado in 1980. I do NOT miss the rust at all.
Thanks for the quickie. No matter how short the video, I always seem to learn something.
Oh the smell of the dust from the wire week or just the rust is a constant smell o vision . Better you than me. Here in Colorado we don’t have that problem. I never complain anymore after watching what you go through. Nice work.
Watching this channel makes me miss working on cars.
The land of throw-away vehicles. Thank goodness I live where I am still driving my 26-27-year-old Jeep. No rust or corrosion to speak of.
Most guys, including myself, would've just snugged the bolts on to make sure it's aligned and hammered it in. Eric, you're next level.
The absolute best automotive content creator on this app. Informative and KNOWS what he's talking about (most of the time!) Can't wait to see the next melon roll in with a proper issue that requires a proper diagnosis. Love ya Eric
Nice work addressing the tin cover, knowledge that comes with experience. You're very conscientious your customer's are lucky to have you as their mechanic.
The "newer" '08 Ford Taurus was just a rebranding of the previous Ford Five-Hundred. Still have my 1st generation '90 Taurus. That's my baby!!!
As a fellow NorthEast Brother of the Wrench I fully understand and appreciate the head drop and long exhale @ 2:31 been there many times. Great video as always Thanks Mr.O !
This seems super easy and pretty fun until I realize I 1. Probably don't have money for a new one and 2 I live in Wisconsin (northeastern to be exact to my seriousness of rust) so 1-2 hours for one side max is gonna be 5 hours minimum. In all seriousness this is a great video and I even enjoy the part where you check to see if that cup/dust catch was still in there instead of hammering it on like id imagine all the guys I work with would
There has to be a special appreciaton for rust belt mechanics. Eric O you are the man, all my years of exp was done in Tx and middle east and various non rust areas. My hat is off to you.
Monday night SMA. All is right in the world. Thanks Eric O for bringing us along.
Always look forward to an SMA video.
Everybody was Kung foo fighting 😂
Do love a rusty ford 🤦🏻♂️
Loving the emotion in you work 😂😂
I've been watching your channel for a while now. I'm always impressed with the approach you take on every job. The little details always make for a better job. I'm a big fan of your channel and always look forward to the next video. Thank you.
I own a non-turbocharged(by choice) 2011 Ford Taurus and this is useful as I want to do as much as I think I can do-at my age, 71 and counting. I've learned to make a pretty good buzzing sound when I use my ratchet. LoL
Hey Eric, long gone are the days of the one hour multi video engine swaps or dashboard removals to change a heater core now that he is a movie star. I'll take what comes. Love you work and down to earth personality to fix the world one car at a time. Be well!
Thanks for the content and teaching Mr. “O” learning a lot from your content.
Nice work stopping when it didn’t feel right. I’ve gotta work on that skill.
If it don’t fit don’t force it, cause you’ll make your mamma mad. Just a little song that I heard years ago.
@@danfarris135 If it does not fit, must acquit.
Too easy Mr. O. Your tips are still gold! It's the little things that can come back & bite you on the butt.
good job, no cussing or swearing. good family show
Clark Hi your video is the best i have ever seen . Not fake . You did not hide issues that come up in the real world when working on old cars Shit happens ! This help me decide if wanted to do it myself or pay to have it done . Thank u
That you took the time to check out whats on the backside of the tin cover and corrected the problem correct is a sign of a quality mecanic rather than just torque the hell out of the bolts and just send it down the road.
Pleasure to see. Have a nice day Eric
Every time I see your rusty cars I am glad to live in the inland part of Florida
Eric, I loved it when the rotor wouldn't come off and you leaned your head into it. I thought here comes big nasty but you surprised me.
Just a little telekinetic mind control!
Love how when Eric O. clearly has the shits because they won't get the whole lot fixed. But still does a spot on job! Well done mate 🍻🍻🇦🇺🇦🇺
The same ol same ol day late dollar short my life story.Another great SMA video.
Yes aluminum corrodes. I just had a problem with an aluminum spacer plate on a honda throttle body. Car lived most of its life in New Hampshire. Had to replace the starter which required taking the intake manifold and throttle body off. On reassembly I had a big leak around the throttle body. Required getting the white crusties off the spacer plate, polishing it up, replacing the gaskets in order to get a good seal.
In southern Illinois we don't get rust like in upstate New York but we still get enough. Thanks to you I've started using Fluid Film on lots of things that could rust. Unfortunately, I didn't start using it soon enough. Just the other day noticed that the nut holding one of my wheel speed sensors in place had rusted off, but it didn't matter because the sensor was also rusted in well enough that it wasn't going anywhere.
Hi, Mr. O. I hope all is well with your family. Thanks for showing us how to do it your way. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
Good call to not forcing the new bearing in there.
Hey from NW IN. Also part of the rust belt.
I miss the fluid film 🐐
I was watching a Ray video a little bit ago and realized i hadnt seen ANY vids from you in a couple of months. I punched up your page and low and behold....UA-cam UNSUBBED me from your page!! With CSW not doing videos anymore....my feed was pretty quiet and I am glad you're still at it. :) I've missed you and Mrs O
That hub didn't put up all that much of a struggle. I'm amazed it went so easily. That spring though was well and truly hosed! Car should ride loverly.
I just did rear hub and axle on 2011 outback 1 bolt stuck bad bearings totally gone. Pulled the axle right out through the hole before putting the hub in. Worked great.
Hey, Mr.O!
I have a 2006 Volkswagen that just loves to eat front left wheel bearings. I live not too far from you, in New York. I have come to the unhappy conclusion that whenever I need to have a wheel bearing done, I just buy a wheel speed sensor to go with it. Every single time a bearing gets changed it damages the wheel speed sensor. Every single time. For me they are about 60 bucks for the sensor, and between $80 and $100 for the bearing & hub assembly. Yes, I replace all three pieces. My bearings are press-in bearings, and the Rust Belt demands it's sacrifices.
I'm on Long Island, but you win the rust contest!!!! I'd like to hear an anti-seize vs. LocTite short video. Generally I use anti-seize on my own vehicles, but I can understand using blue LocTite (or orange?) on customers or friends cars for peace of mind/liability.
Yeah - I think only 2 bolts on my entire car are loctited and that is because its near certain they never need to some out again.
While installing a new exhaust system on my truck the other day, I caught myself saying “come-on baby!” Where did that come from??? Guess I’ve been binge watching SMA too much lately (if that’s possible). Lol. Keep the videos coming Mr. O, I’m learning a lot.
It is my most used phrase since a long time. Second is "Why?" 😁
Gung fu auto mechanics is going to be big. Seeing you kicking the wheel off will definitely get more guys interested in the trade. I predict we're going to be hearing a lot more "Wataaa!" in shops around the world soon.
I got kind of jealous and happy to see how easily that bearing came out. Early last year I replaced the right rear hub bearing( I am also in the rust belt) on my 2013 car and still have nightmares. 3 lb. Sledgehammer and slide hammer were useless.
Had a complete replacement of my suspension front and rear 1995 Toyota Camry Florida car Well worth the effort
Your calm pace of work is what I really like. I just saw fluid film at a local store.
It's going to be a great day anytime UA-cam tells me I have a new video from SMA. Thanks for a nuts & bolts video Eric. Love them all but especially love these kind.
Rotor retaining bolt was crazy tight
Hey South main Auto we love your videos here at home in Mississippi and you just reminded me of a ball joint I replaced in a 1999 Ford Taurus V6 model and boy let me tell you that thing almost defeated my forefoot crescent wrench after I used a pitman arm puller to try and break that thing free I had to use heat and heat up the outside of where it was bolted too so it would pop loose and it was loud it can be dangerous without a press so I used oil to shock the component with heat at the same time and it freed up the rusted ball joint stud on the bottom but I made sure I knew how much to tighten the pitman arm puller so it would not explode in my face because it can explode when the part breaks free and loosens up even so I've been told on that behalf. anyway be safe out there.
Sounds like you need a vacation brother. Good video, as always.
nothing like the whizzer wire brush inside the hole to clean the buildup out ! eye watering goodness
Greetings from Texas. Great video Eric, thanks for the content.
I have a big rubber Sledge for stubborn tires.. I recommend it for everyone to try it if you struggled with oxydized wheels.
There's something about the good old rust belt that makes a mechanic want to retire early and move south lol I lived in northern Indiana and the rust is bad enough up there, I'd hate to see how rust feeds in NY state. now I live in TN and we still get rust "just not as bad" Great video as always!
I've worked on rusty cars since i was a teen, that when I finally got to work on an un-rusted car, the process was unusual. It was too simple, it didn't make sense.
Great job, wish you would wear safety glasses when running the brush on rust. That stuff is a pain when you have to go get a piece of it removed from your eye. Be safe and keep up the great vids.
Great point Glen, I would show these to my High School Auto students if Mr. O wore safety glasses.
@@mikeschellenberg2021 Or you could just tell the students to wear their safety glasses while watching the show! 👌🕶️
@@Alfred..E..Neuman 😀👍
Erik has his 'merican freedumbs to not utilize anything that would help protect his or his family's life. He won't be able to go to the ER as all his anti-vax buddies are filling out the beds dontcha' know?
Do some more troubleshooting videos. They are the best. Thanks again for all you do 🙂
I thought sure you were going to deform that thin shield but you knew what you were doing as usual!!!!
Hey, Eric. My SMA hoodie zip up long sleeve sweatshirt arrived today!! Yeeeehaaa! Love it. I might stay warm this winter. Even better.
Great video!! Removing that aluminum cup, cleaning it up and reinstalling it did the trick. Life Rule #24. Don’t force it. Good one to abide by!! Thanks for the video. Be safe!!
I always enjoy your videos. To the best of my knowledge, we didn't get the AWD version of the Taurus/Sable here in Canada..
Probably for the best...
I was waiting for the mma side kick to remove the rotor too. Lol Great video man appreciate it.
Must be nice living there, you have a captive market, the only issue getting the cars in for repair, before they rust away.
Still remember that epic Mazda rotor explode off. Best ever!👍
I always enjoy even the simple and easy videos. Great job Mr. O.
It is only simple & easy when Mr O does the work 🤔
Aluminum in contact with steel is the perfect recipe for corrosion. The metals exchange electrons and accelerate the corrosion
Hi Eric try running the wire wheel in reverse when it wears out in the forward direction
Thank for another great video to make our day
I love watching you work. I can do (and have done) the work you do, on my own cars. But I don't really *know* what I'm doing, per se. So I have to go so much slower to make sure I'm not screwing things up. You know exactly what you're doing and work so quickly -- it's quite satisfying to watch, honestly. :-)
We need a South Main Auto Calendar featuring Mrs. O wearing SMA merch holding up some Brake Kleen and Fluid Film (not a sponsor)
Road to a Million subs 2022🥳. Your content is always well made and has excellent advice
I used that style of wheel removal just a few weeks ago on my car, except I was underneath it on the ground. It works but it can be intimidating.
Use a long stick from the other side of the car. If the car falls, only the stick is crushed, not you.
Had a wheel stuck to the hub on one of these Taurus, stuck so bad with corrosion that no amount of kicking or ramming with 4x6 lumber would get the wheel loose. So I put the lug nuts back on, but just a tiny bit loose, lowered the car and took it for some "manuevers" on a deserted road. After a few hard turns I heard slight clicking from the wheel . . . it was now loosened from the hub. Snugged the lugs and went home and finished the brake job.
More SMA gold!! Thanks for the video!!
Never knew you to be a Karate guy as well as a top notch mechanic. Lol
Cool smoke ring at 3:30 mark !
I enjoyed that under the car kick 🦵
Thanks. Got a 2018 awd taurus im gonna be doing this weekend. Left rear. Fun times.🤣👍
Love the channel! I wish we had a SMA here in my town
Bad day? You did not seem in good spirits, or maybe it is all your other videos where you have been ingesting spirits and are of good cheer? I only subscribe to three channels. Yours, Ave's, and Big Clive's. It is like three wildly different approaches to the issues, solutions to the problems, and yet the same positivity and gusto which you seem to embrace life's challenges. I will admit here that you are the only one of the three that puts all of the projects back together...
Russ never sleeps
These SMA videos are top notch. I wonder if Mr. O has taken classes on videography.
Good advice as always. I'm glad to see you're still doing good work.
I have an 09 taurus which is a copy of the 08 and now I know how to replace a wheel bearing on it. It's got the big 3.5 in it. Great content as always Eric!
Corrosion and rust never sleeps!
Eric, you'll have to put new rear rotors on a Lexus -the ones with that little indent for the metal plate. Just to show everyone another source of all hell breaking loose over "AN EASY JOB" !!! 😁
I'm just a home jobber, but I think it would have annoyed the snot out of me to leave the other bearing and the broken spring without replacing them. But, hey, the customer's always right (until they're wrong, lol)! Oh, by the way, loved your rendition of crouching tiger, hidden mechanic!