I think that your voice-over approach to narrating your videos is much more effective in getting your message across than the unscripted method. I enjoy watching your tutorials and find them a great source of D.I.Y. information. Thank you for all your effort.

@-MrRichBiker1967

6 жыл бұрын

Finbar Golden I agree totally with your comment!!! He is a surgent with car repair.

@Doomzdayxx

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Also, he needs to be more subtle with his humor. He gets a bit goofy at times.

Thanks, Eric. This video is 5 years old, and it's still helping people - like me!

@AH-tx1nj

Жыл бұрын

Eric is the honda GOAT!

@saucyg407

8 ай бұрын

Now it’s 14 years old and helping me lol 😉

@elijahj9902

7 ай бұрын

@@saucyg407 Wow, and now it is helping me and my shitty skank ass 91 Hondi

Video is 13 years old and still helping!!! Thank you, Eric!

I have been watching many different KZread channels of different mechanics. Recently I came across this channel. I find it the most useful for me. I like the honest advice that Eric gives. He also explains everything step by step. I also appreciate the filming from different angles, that allows us to see every single bolt and nut removed and different tools used for it. Fantastic. Thanks Eric.

This is a perfect example of why any guy doing this sort of work in the home garage NEEDS and impact wrench. Thanks Eric

@koberojas2760

9 жыл бұрын

soo true lol agree

@JohnKaufmann

8 жыл бұрын

***** right on! I have an air wrench but also a electric craftsman impact. There have only been a few fasteners that thing couldn't spin off. Sometimes I need heat but it is awesome. Cordless is so convenient!

@thephantom1492

8 жыл бұрын

+adventureoflinkmk2 The airtool are still usually more powerfull. BUT they get way better since a few years! Like my cordless impact do 300lbft, which is in the airtool range.

@shikai69b

8 жыл бұрын

You should give the Ingersoll-Rand 20v w7150 a shot. I busted a rusted Honda pilot crankshaft bolt with one try. That thing is barbaric. It will rival any air impact out there.

@scientist100

7 жыл бұрын

my milwalkee does 700 lb/ft torque

great vid Eric!!!! im a girl and ive learned how to work on my honda civic watching ur vids , thank you

@cerobsan

5 жыл бұрын

And I'd love to meet some girl who do this, it's rare and amazing

@njoy51

5 жыл бұрын

Woot! That's 🔥 hope to see your kind of species thrive and multiply

@flightofthefatman

5 жыл бұрын

That's music to my ears. All daughters should have a mom like you.

@murrayent1able

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's awesome stuff girl good to see women getting down and dirty taking care of their cars, word up👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@leslie-tolman

3 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in if you're still turning wrenches 3 years later??? I've learned thru trial and error, a LOT of cussing, a couple broken bones and a whole new appreciation and understanding for cars and how they operate. I've broken tools, gained new ones and equipment and learned that I can't stand the smell of gear oil lmao (my car's a manual, getting ready to replace the clutch, rear main seal and a number of other things 😉.) Respect 🙌 I wish I could fall in with females that know how to do this kinda shit, ENJOYS IT and isn't afraid to get filthy in the process. I mean that with the utmost respect; I'm NOT hitting on you lmao I'm straight and staying that way!! Do you run into that bullshit too?? Women can't work on cars without being lesbian (nothing wrong with it, just not for me) or getting the cliché "that's so hot" garbage. How about no, it's not... it's dirty, frustrating, painful and difficult.... but very, very rewarding when you look at what you accomplished on your own and don't need anyone to help you when something inevitably happens!! Hope you're still at it, we need more Women in this line of work!!!

just got my both axles changed on Honda accord1998 thanks to your videos. I'm not a mechanic, I'm a chef. it was easy enough only driver side axle given me a little trouble, it was hard to reach.no more clicking sound when making a left or right turn. both boots were gone. got 130000 miles on it. thanks Eric. now I got a little axle grease under my nails gives marinara sauce a new twist.

Thanx for all your vids Eric, the same thing happened to my 97 4runner. Broke the lower ball joint, upper ball joint, and tir rod end. Went to a salvage yard bought the entire right suspension assembly and changed out the parts, but I discovered the problem began with severely worn sway bar bushings and end links. Replaced everything fairly easily. Watching ur vids along with others gave me the confidence to do it myself.

1:53 "Doink!!" LOL Eric is a Bad ASS!! Keep doing what your doing!! Im learning alot of techniques from u Joshua F. Alpine Imports Norman, Ok

@ytmaxxammo8591

4 жыл бұрын

@1:54 Awwwwwe SWEET! 😆

eric your a fucking beast. you make shit look so easy.

Replacing Lower Control Arms due to shot bushings > Replace lower ball joints because boots were ruptured > Replace Upper control arms because mounting bolt was torqued and bushings worn > Drivers side CV Axle replacement due to torn boot. Fortunately the axle replacement isn't that big of a deal since I've completely disassembled the front suspension (minus the shocks/springs). Thanks for the video for the axle replacement, sir!

If anyone feels that where you attach the wishbone needs to be in a neutral (on the ground) position here's what you do: Just use you jack under the lower control arm to bring it up to neutral. That bolt is much easier to tighten this way rather than when it's on the ground, that is, for guys like me who don't have a lift. Great video!

Eric, I love you! Everytime I need to know something about my car, I look for you. Thank you, lpt55

Not too expensive of a repair, you just gotta shop around for a reliable shop that takes into account the core of the old cv on your bill and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg for labor. On my 2004 Subaru Outback, it cost me $450 to get both lower ball joints changed, as well as both my front cv axles. (Central Michigan location)

@CesarPerez-ck7ci

7 жыл бұрын

here in Atlanta its $100-120 for a labor hour

@DeathsPit00

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah.... You still would've saved yourself at least $300 by doing it yourself. If you only pay for parts and do the labor yourself than sure, you'll come out the other side sweaty and dirty, but you'll still have saved yourself sometimes an assload of money in the process. I get that it's not for everyone though.

I've always used a "C" clamp or shop press for Ball joints and bushings. I never considered using an air hammer. Always learning something new when I watch your vids. Thanks!

I gotta hand it to you Eric. You are the 'Guy' that I would take my car to each time when servicing is needed. Additionally, you are that 'guy' that I'd prefer to hang out with. You make your repair videos look so easy to those of us who aren't that mechanically inclined. Plus I learn something new every time I watch yet another of your repair videos. As always Eric, thanks for posting!! The very best to you!

I've had to do ball joints, tie rod ends and even complete control arm replacements on the side of the road for people before. It's not fun.

Sometimes I miss my honda. Fixing other stuff never goes as smoothly. Edit: a week later I'm changing 40 year old ball joints on an old GM. This sucks. (also replacing control arm bushings). Although your video gives me hope for being able to do it with a hammer. Don't see why I should go buy a press.

@matt420740

10 жыл бұрын

It don't get much easier than those old chevys. All you needed was a forked ball joint separator and a ball-peen hammer......

@TheSqeeek

10 жыл бұрын

***** After 40 years of corrosion it took a pickle fork and 3 hours of pounding with a 20lb sledge. But you're right, I shudder to think of working on a honda with 45 years on it.

@matt420740

10 жыл бұрын

***** LOL. True that. Most modern cars these days are pretty much like disposable razors. Use em till there done and to the scrapyard they go.....

@DeathsPit00

6 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ man. 40 years? That's absolutely insane. Might as well be rusted solid by that point.

Having the correct tools makes these job way easy and fun. An impact gun and a nice 5lb hammer!

Eric, I can't thank you enough for your videos. I bought my brother a 96 accord and I'm fixing it up for him before he comes and picks it up. I had to do brakes, you covered it. I had to replace the axles, you covered it. I had oil in the spark plugs, you covered it!!!!! Outstanding and thanks again.

Holy shit that dude's tire is fucked up.

"I want to get rid of the rubber first." ..... That's what she said

i love you! your information is FABulous!!!! as a woman who likes makeup and dresses but doesn't mind getting dirty, i must tell you that you help me understand how my car works and your videos have helped me become a more informed and independent woman! this is one girly~girl that will not be taken advantage of in the car repair shop! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! i heart ERIC!

@PoolPlayrChick Oh I wouldn't go there, perhaps you should watch some of my other videos as there are plenty of screw ups and unexpected occurrences. Actually in many ways that Teg is easier to work on than this Accord cause the parts are smaller and lighter. I love those cars BTW, I've owned 5. Thanks for the comment.

You're really really clear and understandable. Great stuff sir.

Holy crap you have 5 million clutch alignment thingies.

@HighestRank

10 жыл бұрын

Did you think that they were to be installed permanently?

@fisqual

10 жыл бұрын

Rýán Túçk huh?

You did a great job , explained and practically showed part by part, how to replace axle & ball joint like a teacher. Its a privilege for the people ,who have seen the Video Clip, now know the things which parts are to be replaced/repair the method when the suspension/s Worn out, before sending the Vehicle for Repair/Fix up .

Thank you for making all these videos, your videos are easier to follow than any others I've watched and I've learned a ton from videos of yours, and been able do so many repairs over the years.

according to tire condition, driver is kamikaze

@christinamile9741

7 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@DeathsPit00

6 жыл бұрын

No, driver was just a dumbass that was totally ignoring the loud ass metallic clicking that comes with a CV Axle going bad. Definitely doesn't help that a car won't want to turn in that condition anyway.

@JanThorCrow

6 жыл бұрын

It's not Kamikazee. It's Comic-kaze.

I used to put the ball joint in the freezer, the get in far easyer

@DeathsPit00

6 жыл бұрын

François D That isn't a smart thing to do as it makes the boot on the balljoint brittle and prone to cracking prematurely.

@TortureBot

5 жыл бұрын

Really? Feel bad for people living in freezing temperatures then. Boots failing right and left I would guess.

@shaunsprinkle2424

5 жыл бұрын

Ohh crap!! I live in Michigan I'm in trouble its going to be very brittle

@alexroufs Shake the wheels like I show in the video, top bottom, left right, if you see or feel anything loose that is what to address. I also have a similar video on steering linkage for a Jeep Cherokee that might interest you. Thanks for the comment.

That exact same thing happened to my sons 01 Accord. Lower ball joint and axle popped out the day before it was going to the shop to replace the balljoint 🤦‍♂️. Thanks for the vid and this helped me so doing this on my driveway

@agmpk9

2 жыл бұрын

Happened to me today. Same issue. A day before I was going to the mechanic... I wonder if the loose balljoint puts a lot of stress on the cv axle ... ?

you kinda know this customer is not going to spend money.

*this is classic ETCG*

@testosteroneinc.3800

7 жыл бұрын

CR2504life Too bad he is too good to get dirty anymore.

It's now 2o18. Last Saturday, my Accord CL7 (aka Acura TSX in the US) decided my lower ball joint had to go. My shoulder and neck isn't a big fan of lower ball joints no more, but I'm glad it happened in ~30km/h (which was hard enough of a hit, believe me) - This gave me a WHOLE new level of respect for maintanance to say the least.

Thanks for the help yesterday my cv axle and ball joint came undone on my 2000 Honda accord right in the middle of the street about less then a block from my house. My fiance luckly works at advanced auto parts and bought the parts for my car I sent him this video bc he was gonna take my car to the shop to get it done but im hoping he will watch this and see if he can do it him self to save on money.

Why am I watching this? lol Good job though.

@ytmaxxammo8591

4 жыл бұрын

Because he speaks well...100% attributed to his success, even more his ability to explain his knowledge in a way all can understand. I've completely serviced my 6speed MT Acura TL. About 3k worth of parts. In 2 months To a racing machine all with assistance from Eric's videos. Im not a mechanic either. 😳🤯😏😁. Eric The Car Guy is the shit! Mechanically speaking 😂😂✌🏽

@RokerSMisisipi

4 жыл бұрын

@@ytmaxxammo8591 nice bro, that's hell of a work for someone who's not a mechanic

@ytmaxxammo8591

4 жыл бұрын

@@RokerSMisisipi Thanks brotha. All the props to Eric however! Without this guy, I wouldn't of known where to even start! Lol

Nice!!!

"Hit what it goes thru", Girth & Gravity. And the piece DeResistance, at 5:53, "You may not be so lucky". Eric you make it look so easy. Great video, thanks again.

this video just saved me a ton of cash from a repair shop trying to rip me off. eric the car guy is the man.

I don't agree with not doing things properly because you think the car is junk attitude. If you took the car in, then you should have done everything with care and the best of your ability.

@dyoel182

8 жыл бұрын

+Thor Mcgee He never said he was done with the car. He just needed it back together far enough so that it could roll inside the shop.

Ever hear of a torque wrench?

@CoreyJ0E

9 жыл бұрын

fabio40 NO! just finish jobs

@fabio40

9 жыл бұрын

***** You can't finish the job with a torque wrench?! Whatever buddy.

@mrwaki8910

9 жыл бұрын

techs with experience now their torque, meaning how tight they gotta go with their air tools.

@fabio40

9 жыл бұрын

But he's giving advice to amateurs..

@th4wra1th2

8 жыл бұрын

torqued to spec or tightened until it won't move anymore either way tight is tight lol

thanks again...did it today..was able to do everything without disconnecting the wishbone...even still took me twice as long as you! couldn't have done it without you!!!

I love some of the old ericthecarguy videos. Ten years ago wow and still watching

@trunk516 The axle didn't "snap" it just came apart when it was overextended when the lower ball joint broke. Nope, not a female driver either. The tire wear is most likely due to the alignment issues caused by the loose suspension parts and a lack of rotation. Thanks for your comment.

Almost nine years ago. Back then I thought, I could never do this. Now I watched it because I needed a reminder how it goes back together again. You’ve helped me and other a whole lot. And I thank you again for sharing your knowledge.

@Taxminia0311 Good point but in all the years I've been working as a mechanic I really haven't known many people to do what they should and I've known others that go too far in the other directions. It's just the human condition I guess. Some states have a mandatory inspection to help deal with things like this. Thanks for your comment.

R&R on that front lower ball joint was one of the toughest tasks I've done so far on my 04 TL. The dealer service manual doesn't have a section for this, but it is a separate item & can be replaced. I used a 10-ton press to get the old one out, and as for the new one I applied GP grease on both contact surfaces. Kept hitting with a small hammer semi-gently (1.5 hours or so) it finally seated.

@southernjags That's not always the case in my experience, I've had bad wheel bearings that didn't have any play at all and were bad and I've had wheels feel like they were about to fall off from bad bearings that didn't make ANY noise. You really have to take your time and diagnose a problem like that properly. Thanks for the comment and suggestion.

How is it possible for a tyre to get bad without the owner knowing lol some people obviously just don't give a damn until it's too late - good work Eric nice to see your vintage videos..

No, Eric is the MANNNNNNNNN when it comes to maintenance.

thanks eric. yes i made a mistake i ordered ball joints instead of cv axle replacements. but seeing your video i can ask my trusted mechanic to replace both when it goes into the garage soon.

@PONYBOYRUBIO Glad to be of service, thanks for the comment.

@kenman1717 Don't have a ball joint press, the reason I didn't use one. I haven't had issue with these cars hammering them in in the past but it's always nice to use the right tools whenever possible. Thanks for the comment.

@eisman07 With the upper ball joints you just replace the entire upper control arm as it's not only easier but it also gives you new inner bushings which are nice to have in addition to a new ball joint. Thanks for the comment.

@EricTheCarGuy Eric, thanks for the video. "this might not be so easy was an understatement" xaxa. I recently(last night) finished a front end job. Upper and lower ball joint and outer tie rods. First time i have done anything on my car this big. There was a steep learning curve, plus my tools are very very basic. It was fun learning and thanks to you the video helped me out a lot. After everything was done i got a set of new tires up front and an alignment. It drives awesome now

@opsvideo2008 On some vehicles that is true but on this one no. It is a good idea when replacing axles on cars that you are not familiar with to place a pan under the trans when you knock the axle loose just in case. You don't need to change the fluid so much as try and replace what was lost when you removed the axle. Thanks for the comment.

@blu3ang3l08 I can say that it's a lot more fun making these videos than it was working on cars everyday for a living. Thanks for your comment.

Your videos have been a great help Eric. You take the time to explain things, and the reasoning behind it. Keep up the great work, Mike in Canada

@jcha I'm happy to help, thanks for the comment.

This exact same thing happened to my accord. (Side note, its pretty scary when the ball joint snaps and you suddenly grind to halt in a now lopsided car!). Anyway, this video was useful as was your CV boot replacement video in dealing with the aftermath. Cheers!

Unbelievable the shape this car was into. The suspension trashed and the tire is already showing it's guts....wow. Somebody really just drives the thing WITHOUT any maintenance what so ever...impressive, lol.

@GorgonTheMagicMan Yea, that is the preferred method. There was a time where I just replaced the bad joint but to be honest it's actually cheeper to replace the axle these days. Thanks for your comment.

Eric you are the tech brother, I have learned so much from watching your videos. Just a couple of hours ago I watched your video on cleaning your heater core. Funny stuff when to much air was let out and you got sprayed. I learned from that video and did what you said and now I have heat again. Thank you for sharing all that you know and helping all of us save money and doing the job our selfs.

@tronghieu9814

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks You, very good ..

@dpompian The first thing that comes to mind is try and impact gun, other than that your going to have to get a new breaker bar and try again. Thanks for the comment.

@JohnzCarz If you are referring to when I hit the axle through the hub the reason is because the ball part of the hammer will actually fit into the hole in the hub whereas the flat end will not. Other than that use the flat end by all means.

thanks Eric.i didnt realise how easy it was to replace my sweeky balljoint.you saved me a few bucks.Cheers.

@gbmmben Your most welcome, thanks very much for your comment.

@bequay113 You don't really need air tools to do this job but it helps. A breaker bar and a pipe extension are your best friends with stuff like this. Good luck and thanks for the comment.

Thanks eric. I never thought about using an air hammer for an old balljoint. I am a little hesitant about using all hammer on my new one though. Thanks for the pointers. This is great information.

another great video! your the best for explaining stuff to a shade tree mechanic... only thing... more light would be nice to see what your talking about... maybe even a laser pointer would be ultra cool, especially if operated by a beautiful assistant!. thanks for everything, you have saved me close to one million dollars in repair costs for my Honda.

I commend your work man...you make it look so easy and anyone who's ever worked on a car even once in the rust belt of the country knows easy is usually never the case. Thanks for the helpful vids

It is amazing how not much has changed in his video, yet everything changed. It is in the small things that make them different.

@travis112jm1 Glad you like them, thanks for the comment.

don't forget the clip for the lower ball joint, went to a garrage near by, thinking they would do a beter job than me because i don't have the real press, anyways the mechanics forgot the clip and ran the bal joint trough the lower control arm with it . the new ball joint was loose in the hole ,i saw him turn white so i took control and showed him how to heat and press it back ni shape so that the ball joint was snug in the hole again ,the look on his face, priceless from now on DIY for me

@2rip00 That sounds like a good idea but it's really not much different from what I showed at the end of this video, shake the wheel and look for loose stuff. I'll work on your suggestion. Thanks for the comment.

@TheKarmen08 Glad you liked it, thank YOU for the great comment I really appreciate it.

loving this . got a Honda Accord from 96 .Making the exact same repair . nice to have some guide lines and tips

@blackhondaa37 No, it's not the wheel bearing just a dust shield that will come out if you tap it with a chisel, when your done you can put the ring back in as it does help to protect the bearing.

Hey Eric Thank you i am a broke collage student and your videos are the only good ones on Honda accords you have helped me quite a bit thanks again!

Nice video bro, especially the "if it's in the air take a look around check things out, check what your vehicle might need next, something loose or worn out" that's good stuff right their. 👍👍

Excellent job Eric, long time viewer just a 1 things, I use in my line of work religiously, From the Military then going to college ASE certification If we got caught without it, well you were toast... called a T W, Not trying to be a critic, but when it comes to steering components, I'll never take a chance without one.

@96HondaEX5Speed Yes some you can pass through, some you can not, also sometimes you can't get the wishbone bolt out so you need to do it that way or remove the inner joint. Thanks for the comment.

@kidcool1977 Glad you like them, thanks for the comment.

I have been watching your videos forever and JUST found out you are only about an hour from me! Looks like I found a new place to bring my car

@sakumisan Sorry but it won't happen anytime soon as I'm editing and shooting other video right now sorry. It's not that difficult in fact you can use many of the techniques shown in this video to get the job done. Good luck.

Awesome thanks, my ball joint when while going 30 around a corner in traffic. Glad to have the walk through. Thanks.

@Maxximum44 You should not have to worry about the fluid leaking out when doing this job but if some does it would be a negligible amount. If you do ever replace the fluid I recommend you use only Honda fluid as other fluids may cause a problem.

@ferrari1305 Vibrations at speed are either driveline or tire related. Check the tires for issues as well as the tire balance first, if that is good then check the inner CV joints as when they get loose they sometimes cause an intermittent vibration.

Thanks for making things interesting Eric. I'm replacing the ball joint, axle, and brakes on my '99 Honda Accord and wanted to say your videos are really helpful. Keep it up!

@MrDieselBob The rule is "hit what it goes through", well done. Thanks for the comment.

@norshuhairiabdulhamid9878

3 жыл бұрын

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ETCG, many thanks for this and all the videos, man. As the result of your vids, I have been able to replace my own CV shaft, change my own trans fluid and diagnose/change tie rod ends. This all equates to major $$$$ savings and kudos from wifey. Seriously, thanks!

@Ampyxx I try not to take myself too seriously, thanks for the comment.

@elloco529 Your most welcome, thanks for the comment.

@SpringRubber Thanks for watching and the comment.

@jdmrcool13 The backing plate is held on by 3 screws behind the hub assembly, if it came loose you probably won't be able to reinstall it without removing the hub and if you were going to do that you would probably have to replace the bearing. You might consider just cutting the remainder off as you may need a new one anyway.

This is REALLY a GREAT video. I repair lots of stuff on cars - as a hobby and found this to be one of the BETTER most helpful videos. Thanks.

@CorvairFlier I really do think I have what I need to make the video and I think a lot of viewers would like to see it. I'll see what I can do, thanks for the suggestion.

@vividman100 My favorite thing to do, save people money. Thanks for the comment.

@TwIiAnOkWU I would check the timing both mechanical and ignition as well as for any slack in the belt or chain. You will want to address any issues with that engine noise before you start on the suspension as it could leave you stranded if it's serious.