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G'day from Bundaberg Australia 😁 Detailed video matey 👍 You explain each step well so we all can comprehend & learn to work on the Axel, how good is google & the many repair/replacement vids out there ! Thanks to guys like yourself doing the work & allowing us none mechanics learn how to repair our cars ourselves to keep the overall cost down & saving $🤑$🤑$🤑 on labour, Cheers from Aus 🇦🇺🍹🕺
Cool that my video is being viewed down under! Glad it helped you out. Thanks for the kind words.
One question I have is do you check the transmission fluid with the engine running like on older cars, or with it shut off? This is the newest vehicle I've ever owned. I just bought my 09 Escape last fall and it only had 50K miles on it, approaching 60 now so due for a fluid change. Fluid is still clean and good pink color but getting a little rough downshifting when I lift off the gas so I'm going to change it soon. I ordered some of this exact same Valvoline product on Amazon Prime, cheaper than my local auto parts store and even less than Walmart with the current sale price.
Yes, transmission fluid is checked with the car running after a bit of driving. I definitely suggest changing the fluid if you're starting to get a rough shift.
Thank you for the video.
You're welcome!
Well at least you showed the sliders for a couple seconds… Most folks just slap it back on like there’s no chance the slider pins could be sticky… I guess it’s time to go learn by myself
If you'd like you can check out my other video that's linked in this one where I replace the pads and rotors. I cover greasing and installing the slide pins in more detail in that one. The reason I glossed over the slide pins in this video was because the caliper came with the bracket already installed. Because it was all new and together, I didn't touch them. You're totally right that they should be cleaned and greased any time you remove them.
@@StevesGarage I was about to tear into the brakes and the bottom fell out…😑 Hopefully it’ll quit raining soon and I can go work on them… I know the sliders are sticky because the brakes were getting hot enough to smell them and when I bled the brakes last night it had a good stream of fluid coming out so it’s definitely not the brake hose. Thanks for the video, I’ve never worked on those type of brakes and I just like to glance at everything before jumping head first into something… It’s better than getting a surprise that you don’t want or something… Lmao
@@jimmywilson1388 Totally understand wanting an overview before jumping in. Remember you could also have a bad caliper if your brakes are sticking! Glad the videos helped, hopefully the weather cooperated.
I have a 2008 and I use the same transmission fluid. Once I got to 200k km, I do one change yearly. I haven't had any shift problems yet.
Awesome to read! Changing the fluid is cheap insurance, and as you've shown, it makes a difference!
@@StevesGarage That's the way I see it! Pay now or pay a lot more later!
@@seeya205 And like you said, paying for it later is always more!
This video helped me a lot with the handlebar adjust on my Schwin Riverwalk. I was getting a neck ache from leaning over. Much more comfortable now
Glad it helped, and that you're more comfortable! Biking is supposed to be pain free, so if you are getting any kind of aches, some adjustments of the bars or seat should do the trick!
Had an intermittent drain on a 2000 Bravada few years back. Finally found it. The vanity light switch was failing and the light for the vanity mirror on the sun visor would, sometimes, come on. Couldn’t see it because the flap was closed. Took forever to find.
It seems like every story of a battery drain is different. I haven't had a vanity mirror switch like that go, but I have had problems with a poorly wired radio and a door switch. I've also seen someones phone holder contacting the eject button on the radio and that was causing a drain.
Were all the washers the same size for both lines?
I believe one is 14x20 and the other is 16x22. I even went back through the old video footage I have to try and see and while I can't really tell, if you search for power steering parts they list two different size washers.
Nice! You're really covering everything on the Multimeter with this series of videos. Super efficient and helpful as always.
Trying to cover the gamut was exactly where my head was at!
You just taught me so much in so little! Great video. Straight to the point and very detailed as always. Those multimeters are very useful. I need to snag me one for sure.
Quick and informative was my goal! Multimeters are great to have around. You might not need one often, but when you do it's the perfect tool.
This was so helpful--thank you! We can't store our shoes the way we used to (our dog gets them) and I'm *so* tired of the piles we now have on top of the ledge near our front door. I wanted to judge how easy these are to install (I'm not handy), how easy it is to get them aligned, and whether my son's big shoes would fit. You answered my questions and gave me the confidence to buy these. I appreciate how short and to the point this video was. Again, thanks!
Thank you for such a great comment! I'm glad it helped. I feel you with wondering how large shoes would fit 😆 I wore my biggest shoes to Ikea to test before I bought them. As long as you have some basic tools, install is a cinch. I definitely recommend them. Good luck with the installation!
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Also i think some cars have intelligent charging, eg the ECU can measure the load and voltage and then control the alternator to adjust accordingly. The battery typically needs about 13.8V to trickle charge but can be around 14.?? Volts I would start the car and take the reading with some loading on like lighs and heater then check alternator output voltage.
You're totally right. The easiest way to tell is if the alternator has a larger wiring harness type plug, and the battery terminal has a larger sensor on it, vs a standard cable attached to it. The reading will also oscillate between voltages, vs a standard charge value like in my video.
Some multi-meters also have a high\low reading function, so when you're cranking the car you dont have to be looking at the meter, it will store the readings for you. Hope that helps.
That function on a multimeter is great for this type of test!
For those of us contemplating doing this job, thorough videos like this are helpful to let us know if we'll be getting in over our head or not. Honestly, I can see this going south for me in different ways ..especially when it comes to extracting and pushing the seal in. That looks like it takes some finesse. I hate spending the money but you gotta be realistic about what you can and cannot do.
Totally agree with being realistic. Because the money you save can quickly go out the window when you have to get a tow to a shop and have them do it. That being said, the seals really aren't that bad. Just need a steady hand and the right tool. There's actually a tool to install the cam seals if you think that would help you out.
Dude, perfect, and i learned about the expiry dates, thanks!
Awesome! Glad you learned something new.
VERY well done video. Deserves more views. Thanks a lot man.
Thanks for the kind words on an old video! Glad it helped.
Your videos are great. :)
Thank you!
The bolts were incredibly hard to take out. Like really bad as you mentioned. One of them got stripped from the impact driver, so I had to get a new set of bolts lol.
Yea, I had a new set as well. I wonder if it's a function of the heat cycles and different metals, or maybe yours was replaced once before and over-tightened? Either way I'm glad it worked out ok!
Should I rebuild if the Axle already making clunking noise while backing up and getting out?
If the boot hasn't split and lost all the grease, you might be ok to rebuild. But you could also open it up and see a bunch of damage to the parts. It's very much a subjective thing and hard to give a definitive answer online. But if it's just started making a minor amount of noise, you might be able to get away with a rebuild.
@@StevesGarage hi thanks for the reply. The outer boot already splited and leaking grease in that situation I’m kind of confused should I rebuild or buy new one but the Oem one is like over 5 times more than the aftermarket one. What do you recommend me?TIA
@@mdreza2634 If it split and the grease is gone, the joint is most likely damaged. As for aftermarket vs OEM, it depends on your budget and how many times you possibly want to do the work. The quality of aftermarket axles is all over the place. You could buy one and be fine, you could buy 10 and all of them be junk. The OEM axles are always solid. I'd search and see what the general consensus on forums is for your specific car.
well im coming here to see how to install a new starter as the mechanic that i paid to install mine actually never did so here we are ☹️
Sorry that happened to you, I'd definitely fight to get your money back! You don't really need any crazy tools, and it's not a bad job. Let me know how you make out!
Do you know what size chain this bike takes? I recently came across one that someone was throwing out and all it needs is a new chain.
I'm not sure the size, but I know 3/32 is a common size. I'd check out a local bike shop if you have one, they're typically very helpful.
How much mm?
About 76mm from my stock height to the modified height.
Did you anchor this to the wall? Is it necessary?
It comes with straps to anchor it to a wall and it's a good idea to anchor it. I didn't anchor it at the time of filming since the drywall in my garage is double layered and I wasn't sure about the final placement.
How can I purchase some parts online second hand
If you're on Instagram there are some part recyclers/dismantlers. There's also a lot of scammers though, so you have to be careful. eBay isn't a bad option if you set up some alerts for parts you're looking for.
That’s a 1st gen not a 2nd
Definitely a 2nd gen. First gen is the rounder one built from 01-07.
Mine only makes noise when I turn the wheels. Mostly the left turn
It's possible to be a CV, but I'd check your wheel bearings if it's just happening when you turn one direction.
@@StevesGarage also makes noise from the left when turning right.
@@jimbosvidbits6166 If it were me I'd double check the front end before pulling the trigger on axles specifically. There are a lot of parts that can make similar noises, better to see with your eyes than take guesses and waste money.
@@StevesGarage 2011 GMC Terrain. 2nd owner. Got from dealership when had 39,000 miles. It now has 123,000. Replaced battery 3x, all 4 tires once, replaced that intake oil solenoid.
@@jimbosvidbits6166 Sounds like it's been a pretty solid car!
just a fyi if you do a cv axle you might have play in other parts in you suspension so i would rule out aftermarket until you fully rebuild the suspension and then replace the cv axles i get that they are not supposed to have play but you can check that in store
Exactly why I showed the play in the joint off the car rather than on the car. There are a lot of parts that can have play in the front end when worn. Luckily they're pretty easy to verify if you get the car in the air. Rule things out one by one to make and educated decision based on using the parts cannon approach.
The CV axle boot has split on my car and has lost some grease and it started making poping sounds when turning the steering wheel. I have took the outer joint out, inspected for any damage, it did had a bit o wear but nothing serious like indents on the balls or cage or housing. I packed the joint with grease and put new boot, but still makes the same poping noise. Did i do something wrong or it needs a new joint?
If it started making noise it's most likely too far gone, even after rebuilding it. A new axle is probably your best bet. The other option would be finding a good condition used axle and rebuilding that one just so you know it has new boots and fresh grease.
I find that it takes longer than 2 to 5 min, and a wipe down with a hot damp sponge first really helps
Warm water definitely helps more. You're right, time is totally subjective. I don't have a ton of experience with different glue, but different areas of my room had much different amounts of glue. Slow and steady is definitely the better way to go to avoid damage of the wall though.
Great work on the video! Easy to follow and I'm sure anyone who watches it can do the same thing you did. I think you need to help me with installing some accessories on my truck, lol. I'm not the handiest when it comes to working on cars
Thank you! I'm always down to help someone work on their car. Installing accessories is even more fun since there's the customization aspect instead of just straight maintenance.
@@StevesGarage Awesome! I smell a collab this summer!
@@Ideal-Setup Lets do it!
I’ve never done this before and didn’t know it was this easy! Love how you get straight to the point and don’t waste anyone’s time. Instructions were clear too.
Thanks! VW/Audi cars care fun to see what you swap off from one to another.
Sweet. I did the Polo arm swap on my GTI, which looks great, but I'm going to try this setup on my wagon.
The polo arm is very cool, especially with the lower profile blade. I'd probably do one of each if I had two MK4s 😄
Mine won’t find the camera in the app
DId you connect to it's WiFi network first? You have to do that and then pair it via bluetooth. Also make sure your phone isn't connecting to the car itself.
Years 08 and 09 switched to the 9mm. 2010 and after went back to 7mm for the pins. I am sure someone answered this ages ago, just want to pop it back up to the top.
Thanks for the comment! At the time of this video I couldn't find any concrete information, so I appreciate the follow up details. I'll pin your comment so others will see it!
I know this video is pretty old, but my gear shifter is broken, and it won't move the derailer just if anyone has way to fix it or change the gear shifter on this bike thank you.
Is the shifter itself broken, or the cable? Either way you can buy replacement parts for it. I believe the grip shift slides off the handle after removing the grip, so it's not too difficult of a replacement.
@StevesGarage I believe it's just the gear shifter. I looked at the cables and didn't notice any cable damage. Also tried to take the grip off, and it feels stuck.
@@someoneidontknow7938 Those grips are typically pretty tight to begin with, which you want so they won't move. But that makes getting them off tough. You can try to spray something like WD-40 in there to try and lube it up to get it off.
I bought a pair from ebay and I am having a popping sound real scary
Certainly possible with cheap axles. Do they have a warranty? If not I'd buy some that do so if they fail you can swap them out.
Nice and short. To the point. Thanks!
Thats the goal! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Is it normal to hear oil bubbling when I start applying pressure?
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Yea it's possible since your PCV connects to your engine. If you're pressurizing the whole system you might hear some bubbles.
Thanks for making this!
You got it, thanks for watching and commenting!
Very straightforward video! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Thanks for watching and commenting!
How wide is that door?
9ft
Can i use a 425 gas tank in a 424?
I don't have experience with the 424, but I believe you can. I think the 424 was a dual fuel stove, while the 425 was only white gas.
@@StevesGarage Yes it is, thank you! i cant really get white gas in my country thats why i cant fit a 425 gas tank in the 424
I guess since you didn’t do a load test is why you never explained it. Whether the old carbon pile type or the current computerized style your looking to introduce a load half the cold cranking amps for a determined period of time, 15 secs usually. The computer ones do it faster. You don’t was to see the voltage go below 9.6 volts. I have no real determination of test time with using a voltmeter but if you hook up the meter and turn your headlights on and the voltage goes below that 9.6 volts quickly then the battery is no good.
Yea, I didn't get into it since it's so easy to get it load tested at a store. Your explanation is perfect though, you can put a load onto the battery yourself and get a pretty good idea of how it reacts.
What about the vibration damper, ??????
You can't reinstall it if you cut it off.
You installed the wrong blades. A164S is the correct for XC90
Seems like those are just the metric version of the blades I used. I think both are correct, it just depends on your location.
Nope these are the right ones for here in the US. I just did it.
@@ssnipes Do you have a heated windshield or non-heated washer fluid? Where did you buy A164S blades in the US?
I hear a clunk going over bumps. Acceleration/decceleration doesn't seem to affect it. Just got new struts and it didn't help. I'm thinking upper ball joint now, but now sure.
I'd check suspension parts first. Ball joint or control arm bushings are a more likely culprit than an axle if it's just a single clunk over a bump.
Fr. I watched alot of axle, ball joint, motor mount etc symptom videos and this guy described my symptoms perfectly. I've replaced a lot of stuff and got it aligned perfect and still pulls to the right. Does this indicated a bad passenger axle?
@@mark-antonymosley3697 I've never had a bad axle cause my car to pull. Are the tires good? Is it possible you have a stuck caliper?
I'm thinking I might have a stuck caliper as well but I'm not sure. My passenger inner CV is seeping but I had all the symptoms you described. I think I have bad motor mounts as well as someone looked at it the other day and motor was moving all around the engine bay but I've replaced all of my front suspension components in the last couple years and had multiple alignments the last being about a week ago. I noticed yesterday it pulls a bit harder right when breaking or acceleration but there's a constant pull so very confused
@@mark-antonymosley3697 Sounds like there's a lot going on! I'd button up those engine mounts and CV axle before they fail and leave you with bigger issues. I do have a video about some simple tips for diagnosing a stuck caliper without even pulling off the wheel. Maybe check that out since it's a simple check you could perform.
I think a good strategy is to just drain and refill the fluid once every year. That’s my plan for a 2019 escape which I believe has the same 6-speed transmission. Sometimes people have problems when they do complete fluid changes. Not sure if that could cause any issues on this transmission but I figure that if I drain it every year I will be doing so after about 15,000 miles and the total capacity on mine is 9 quarts and I measured the drain volume as 4 quarts. So I will be replacing almost half the fluid each year so essentially keeping it in the same good condition all of the time.
Every 15k or once a year is probably overkill, I think you could stretch it to every 60k. But at the same time it's cheap insurance, especially knowing how these transmissions are. Better to change it often and have it work than fail from not changing it enough. You're right about problems when it comes to a transmission flush, or evacuation with a machine. You end up removing all the good metal particles that keep a transmission working well. A drain and fill shouldn't ever be an issue.
This is a great video I love how it is straight to the point and it also helped thoroughly and easily how you explained everything that was pertinent to complete this I appreciate it and also you and your time thank you sir
Glad it helped! It's the exact reason I started making videos. Simple but thorough explanation.
This is SO HELPFUL!! My local auto shop quoted me $500+ to do this, thank you for sharing this!!
Awesome! Definitely a lot cheaper to do it yourself if you have some basic tools.