Great video on the 99 Jeep Grand C. You went through the jack up process very quickly. Could you show Exactly where you put the jack with the 4x4 and then positioned the jack stands? My stands are 4 ton. Thanks very much.
@EricTheCarGuy hey I just replace my CV boots and entire tie rod, and the steering wheel turns the wheel fine, but it still wiggle and inch or two before any resistance on the steering wheel is felt, can you help please??
Great video, very well done. Just wanted to know about the impact socket you were using like the size brand and what not,notice on the driver side really going to need that swivel and maybe post the info in the description for other people. Thank you for doing this video.
@calvinmathers To be honest I don't remember but in videos since this I've been doing tool call outs. Normally you would buy sockets in a set anyway and honestly I don't think it's practical to get just one size of a specialty socket. Thanks for the comment.
Hey man great video, but I had a question. I have a 93 grand cherokee and the steering wheel is loose just like yours. I was just wondering how much and where you got the parts for the new replacement. Thanks, chris
@chrisswallowskates I got the parts from my local supplier and I don't normally discuss pricing sorry. Pricing info can easily be found online however.
Hey Eric, I like this video. I think it really shows some of the basic principles of work on steering systems without complicating it with some of the newer system people will run into. As always, you are exceptionally tallented with conveying information and teaching.
When I'm driving around town, short distances, I don't have much of a problem, but when I drive long distances, whenever I turn the Jeep to the left it sounds like something is trying to break. Is that the linkage and how close are you to Pennsylvania to do repairs?
@cmoyer582002 With Jeeps I often check the front axles for wear as they can make noise like that when they wear out. Look for torn boots and a lack of lubrication.
Hey eric, i have a 96 teg and the wheel doesnt return to center if i just let it go, it settles at about 10-20 degrees to the left or right. is this a problem with the steering rack?
Also, have you though of using candle wax to help lube the old arm thing to help get it out?
@chillincruisin Hard to say if it's the rack or an alignment problem, try lifting up the front end and see if the wheel is still hard to turn, if it is it might be the rack, you will have to get the alignment checked to see if that is the problem. I've never heard of wax getting those arms loose, I will say that even with the heat this one was a fight.
@EricTheCarGuy it does turn easily when both wheels are up in the air. And i ment sticking a candle on the threads when you were unscrewing it. I saw something similar here on youtube and it seemed to help a lot.
@chillincruisin You might want to get the alignment checked then. I honestly don't think the wax would have worked on this one as I had to heat it a great deal to get it to work, typical Jeep from my experience.
@TheDaviesray I don't even think it's available that way, you might be able to get the bar but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't come with the tie rod ends installed.
Always great videos dude! One of my cars is a 94 Grand Wagoneer, has the same exact symptoms you mentioned in the beginning. I was told by a mechanic that more than likely it's the steering box. Now i'm not so sure.
Can this guy be partly correct?
If I lift the truck and do the wheel jiggle and DO find play, should I scratch the notion of it being the steering box?
@mojomandingo I would put the steering box at the bottom of the list and focus on the loose suspension parts first. BTW that steering box can be adjusted if it's loose but don't mess with that till you have the front end tight and aligned.
Hey Eric, ... friend gave me a donor/known working OEM pump, no change, so yes, either I have a serious linkage issue(doubtful, turns freely when jacked up) orrrrrr, the Steering box is either REALLY clogged or CAPUTZKI! lol
Thanks for your input, and I'll hopefully put this to rest, ASAP! Planning some serious Sierra and Sequoia trips this year, ...need my Toy capable as possible.
Thanks again, bud,
Mark
PS> REALLY enjoying the 5.3 swap! ..thought of an SC400 for mine couple times! lol
@EricTheCarGuy Hey Bud, thought I'd fill you in. (1.) The Pumps were not the Issue (2.) It was the Box, got a low miles Box at my fav Yard, ....100$, installed, steering issue solved! (3.) Very important, and as I'm NEVER ashamed to admit my issues being a lack of my digging deep enough..... I learned that 'REGULAR STEERING FLUID' is NOT OK for 84-95 Toy-PU's and T4R's.... It calls for Dextron 2 ATF(no more 2, used Chevron D3). Email from Toyota: "Steering Fluid #1 Cause of Early Pump/Box Fail!"
PS> The Box was 100$, I installed it myself, not "100$, installed", lol.
PSS> I'm doing another Instructional Video on Yotatech(done dozens, living and learning as I go, lol).... and I've given you a shout out, because you're VERY helpful and kind enough to answer, quickly...
@imachefmang Glad you got it sorted out, I agree that incorrect fluid is the #1 cause of PS failures. Send me links to the videos I'd love to see them, keep in mind however I spend a lot of time answering questions like this so I don't get much time to watch videos online but I'll get to them as soon as I can.
Hey Eric! As always, LOVE your videos.... Guess that is telling of most gear heads, eh? lol.
Have a question, can't seem to find a steering answer for it in your videos.
My Truck is an 87 4Runner, SR5 4WD. On my third replacement steering pump, as 2 others either leaked or failed VERY quickly. This one, while OK, is leaving hard steering to the right most often, sometimes to left. Not sure if it's idle up valve, box, air/debris in lines, jammed ends...any thoughts? Sorry if in wrong place:(
@imachefmang Toyota PS pumps are known for leaking but not going out so much. Actually reading your comment it sounds more like a PS rack problem than a pump problem especially if it's more pronounced in one direction, that would indicate the problem has nothing to do with the pump and be in the rack instead.
@EricTheCarGuy Thanks, Eric, very appreciated. Well, I flushed it today with Seafoam Tranny/Steering stuff, ...it's like honey, properly bled, ....still turns hard when on the ground.(By hard, I mean, used to turn with pinky at stop, now, have to pull on it a bit. Once in motion or up on stands, ....no problem. Also, my OEM pump w/250k turned like butter. Leaked, replaced it, MISTAKE! lol. The RACK, eh? Grrr. lol. Any ideas on the best way to FINALLY SETTLE WHAT IS WRONG? haha. I've posted vids
@imachefmang I'm pretty sure it's the rack based on your description since there really are only 2 parts to the system, the pump and the rack and some lines between the. The rack houses all the controls that work the assist, if your having a problem turning in just one direction the rack is the most likely cause.
@EricTheCarGuy I hear ya, Eric. Is the box also called the Rack? I'm good to go with the Motor, Harness, EFI system, etc., ...but just now getting into steering. Just to clarify> The steering box doesn't leak at all, never has, and until I started putting these O'Reilly Pumps on, I never had an issue w/steering(Gave OEM Pump for core 3MO. ago). No binding when up on stands/motor off. Just want to BE SURE, as the box, reman'd, 389$. Also, doesn't seem 2 circulate fluid well neMore. Thanks, Eric
@nk123456 Yea it's different, your car has a rack and pinion set up that is much easier to work with. Anytime you mess with this stuff you will need an alignment however. Thanks for your comment.
Hi Eric ! I recently had someone come to me with an 2000 hyundai accent 160 000 km with a weird cluster ( when i say weird i mean no light is working but gages do ) i checked the fuse and everything seems allright , what should i check , what could cause this to happen , what a headache -_- And also another with the windshield wiper only working on high , i replaced the electrical switch but still only get power on the third speed. Any clue about that ?? thanks in advance and keep on rocking !
@qaz3000 First check the dimmer switch, I've actually 'fixed' problems like this just by turning the switch up. As for the wipers you will need a good wiring diagram that will tell you how the system is suppose to work and then verify the motor is getting the signals from the switch, if it is and it still doesn't work correctly the motor may be at fault.
The dimmer switch was actualy the first thing i checked :P any other advice ?? im pretty clueless right now. as for the wipers ill get a wiring diagram and follow evidences.
@EricTheCarGuyThe dimmer switch was actually the first thing i checked :P any other idea ?? , im pretty clueless about that but anyway i was having problems with my pc ( could not connect to the internet...) the guy was broke , he went home. As for the wiper do you really think the motor is a posibility ?? even if its working perfectly in third speed ??? because i had really discarded this possibility... Congradz again for second wonderfull year , you must be so proud of this project Cheers Eric
@qaz3000 You may need to remove the cluster to find that problem, it could be as simple as a connection at the cluster or something inside of it, at this point you will have to remove it and start testing it. Yes, most wiper motors have resistors inside them for the different speeds, if yours are bad you will only have high speed, you really need a good wiring diagram to help you here to learn how the circuit is suppose to work.
@EricTheCarGuy Thank you very much Eric , removing the cluster doesn't scare me at all , i got a bunch of douche bag clients who like special design cluster and color lightning so im used to removing cluster but its the first time i see this problem. If he comes back ill remove it and check it out. Thanks again for taking time to help me see ya Eric !
Thanks Eric. I am not trying to save a few bucks, its mostly because the link seems solid, but the rubber bushings are flat and the tie rod moves quite easily and makes the knocking sound. I can't find ANY nipple or place to shoot grease in? I quite certain this change will make the jeep's stearing feel like new.
is it possible to have a rear alignment issues?Because my nissan's rear wheels have alot of tow,you can see just by looking at the angle of the tires,we have had to replace the rear tires 3 times because of this,well i tried to tell my dad to get it aligned but he keeps saying there is no such thing as rear alignment but you would think an auto maker makes cars that can ruin tires in 1000 miles,so yeah just to prove him wrong i want to know if its possible
@integraz32lover There is absolutely a rear wheel alignment, in fact you can't align the front wheels until you've aligned the rears first, this is the reason they call it a 4 wheel alignment as there really is no such thing as a 2 wheel alignment.
Do you have to replace the metal parts, or can you just get the little rubber boots? or are the connected to the tie rod ends? Sorry if this is a really simple question, I just wasn't sure if that's a bushing or attached?
@toddtvl To be honest I don't know if they sell the boots separately. I guess from a practical standpoint if your going to go through the trouble to replace the rubber part you might as well replace the entire thing. The rubber boots are there to keep out the dirt and moisture, as long as the joint has lubricant however it will last a good long time.
@web4cash2 A restriction in the system somewhere most likely in the power steering rack itself. Also bent parts can cause issue make sure all suspension components are in good shape too.
Eric, correct me if i'm wrong but the the way i see it, the steering linkage has no effect on tow alignment. The length of the steering linkage rod only affects steering wheel alignment. Tow alignment on this particular vehicle is only affected by the length of the tie-rod bar connecting the two front wheels. Great and informative video though as i may need to be doing this soon. Going to go check for wear now. Thanks a lot
@Looneytuned2 I disagree, the steering linkage has everything to do with the toe adjustment and as far as alignments there is nothing that will wear tires more than the toe angle.
im about to buy a jeep cherokee limited with a really bad death wobble and have narrowed it down to the same parts as in this video, but i dont know how much they are. can anyone give me a rough estimate please?
Another Great Video, Looking forward to completing this repair on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. And thanks for that tip on getting the vehicle realigned, I would never have thought about it until I ruined my tires.
Thanks: good video (well done to video person too). I will try to follow these steps. Also, when I turn left it makes a rubbing sound/feeling down there, like the tire, but it's not? any ideas?
@burtonabyss Well replacing the same parts as I did in the video may not help your Jeep but use the method I used in the video to find the loose parts and replace them. I replaced the tie rod ends and drag link on this one.
@Pokfeak yea, that would suck if I did that unless I also danced to the music while performing the repair, that's the kind of crap that might go viral. "Mechanic Dances as He Fixes". Yea, people eat that kind of stupid stuff right up.
great this is just the the darn video that I have been looking,for even thou I have an car ,but the same problem . now i can explain the the problem a little more clear to the (mech)thanks a tonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.............. I can now see the light.my right eye jump means that i close to what the problem to my steering column
@RayLowe2 Usually vibrations at speed are tire or tire balance related. In your case it might be a good idea to get the wheels off the ground and shake them to check for loose parts like tie rod ends and ball joints also.
oh man, see if I were doing that, I probably would have broken the vice trying to get that thing loose. Then I would have ended up tightening the other side instead of loosening it since it's threaded backwards.
Tell me, would a hand-held propane torch do the job? Or is the acetylene better?
Someday I'll do the outtakes to this video, the linkage did put up quite a fight believe me. Propane just doesn't have the heat and won't work, in fact it will probably just annoy the rust more than anything else.
I have a 98 grand cherokee with quadra trac 4wd. The problem i have is the poor turning circle. When on full lock it feels as though the front end is hopping and trying to straighten itself out. I can only presume this is because it is a permanent 4wd system. If so is their anything that may help to minimise this. Thanks again !!!
It's not in 4WD all the time normally but it sounds like yours is. Check the linkage on the transfer case and the system that locks the front differential. Make sure you are in neutral when shifting into 2WD. Those are also famous for the CV joints going bad so check those for ripped boots.
oh yeah and as far as wheel alignment goes, my buddy and I did a hillbilly version of a wheel alighnment on his Yukon and all we did for about 2 hours was keep measuring the center of the tire both front and back till the measuments were the same.
Wow! I found this video actuly entertaining because I was amazed that you got that 1st linkage of with only 3 whacks of your hammer. Also why hit the part that it goes though instead of the part with the thread on it of your only going to replace that part anyway? Also wouldn't a pickle fork work lightyears better then beating the snot out of it? love the video though thanks so much for all the great videos you put on here.
I don't like pickle forks, they ruin the boots. I LOVE to hit things with my hammer however. The reason you hit what it goes through is because you send a shock wave over the part that vibrates it loose, very effective. You could hit the part but it would take all day and you would just ruin it.
I did what you recomended, and i lifted the front end up and found loose parts. i found a LOT of play in the center link and i found some play in the front track bar i think the bushings went bad because i had some one turn the steering wheel back and forth and that popping and crunching noise was coming from the track bar and i was wondering if you could give me an estimate on how much the repair for both of those parts the center link and the track would be i would really appreciate it
I really can't. To be honest I don't know exactly what's broken. I also don't feel comfortable giving estimates here on the internet. Also be prepared to have an alignment done when you finish the work.
That sounds like it could be an axle problem, it would not cause the front end to be loose however. I would strongly suggest that you check out what is loose in the front steering linkage and suspension and then address any issues that might exist with the front axles.
I have a 1993 jeep grand cherokee and when im driving down the freewway doing 55+ mph and i hit a bump my whole front end will wobble back and forth really hard and i have to turn the steering wheel and slow down to make it stop and also when i accelerate at 2200 to 2700 rpms there is a constant thumping sound right under the the car and the wobbling on the free way i have no idea what is cuasing that but i hear loose parts under my car when i drive down i bumpy road
Eric, Great tips! I took my son's '98 Grand Cherokee in for another issue and the shop said that it needed steering linkage replacement, all for the very low price of $650. Is there more to the steering linkage than you replaced here? Or will they be using platinum replacement parts? Thanks!
Hard to say depending on the parts and labor to replace them, some shops are higher than others, some shops are better than others too. Try checking the play in the wheels like I showed in the video to find out exactly what is loose, you may have multiple things that need replacing like this Jeep did, there is also a steering damper on some models (looks like a shock absorber) that could be leaking. Many times shops charge more for aligning 4WD vehicles which can add to the expense.
yo eric i have a 99 jeep grand cherokee and after driving for about 10min. I hear a loud growling noise when i steer to the left and sometimes to the right. It even sometimes shakes the whole truck when im turning. What could be the problem?
Great question, I just fixed a similar problem today but didn't have time to shoot it. On the Jeep that I worked on the front axles were bad and I had to replace them. Look at the axle where it meets the hub, if the boot is broken it is a good possibility that is your problem. They aren't that hard to do, I wish I had made a video of it but I will next time. Thanks for watching.
Not exactly, this steering system is referred to as a parallelogram, your Nissan has a rack and pinion which is a much simpler set up. It would be more like the suspension on the video I did on the Accord ball joint and Axle repair.
Yes, it is because of equipment I don't have. Alignment's are precision measurements by expensive machines (the truth is that alignments are easy to do with an alignment machine). You can do it with a tape measure and a piece of chalk but in my opinion it is much easier to shell out the $60 to $80 and be done with it.
Eric, a 2006 PT Cruiser came in today with a bad fuel pump. The Chrylser only had 37,000 on the odometer. We replaced the fuel pump and the Chrysler started right up. There were no signs of burnt wires. My question is what made the pump go bad? Somebody said it was low octane gasoline that cause the pump to go bad. I disagree with that. Contaminated gasoline maybe, but not low octane. There's no way low octane can cause a pump to go bad. Right?
How about just a manufacturing defect? Things that are made by man fail eventually, in fact engineers plot a curve for this, it's called a "bathtub curve". Picture an upside down bathtub, the top straight part represents normal operation, the curves represent the most likely failure points. Things fail when they are new or old for the most part is my point. If you really wanted to know why the pump failed, take it apart and test the coils or it's mechanics to see for yourself.
Also keep in mind that person 1 is $29,000 in debt. Person 2 has left over money to buy lots of tools. (You can't perform as an auto tech without tools).
Eric, seriously, I am trying to judge the value of an automotive trade school education versus master tech certication but minus the formal trade school. My feelings won't get hurt. I need to know the truth. I already passed the engine repair, brakes, and a/c heating tests. I passed those the first time. I failed steering and suspension by 1 question. I respect your opinion and I need to know the brutal truth.
I graduated at the top of my class from a trade school with honors. When I started working in the "field" is when my real education began. I learned just as much if not more by doing. However, without the foundation of a good automotive education I don't think I would have been able to build the career that I did as quickly and effectively as I did. In summary BOTH are important. At the end of the day I believe it is what a person does that defines them, NOT who they claim to be.
I did just by reading a practice book. The best thing to study is the domestic car lines, especially GM, it seems to me that most of the questions were based on those makes.
No, but I was before I made the 2 year requirement. If you attend a trade school I think it counts as 1 year toward that requirement if I remember correctly.
Before ASE there was no "governing body" that represented the "basic" standards of automotive repair. Now both customer and technician alike have a yardstick to measure competency by. Yes, it is used as a marketing tool but before ASE there was only the word and reputation of the technician to go by and that wasn't always accurate. I'm not saying ASE is always the most accurate measure but it is something better than what used to be.
Eric, all other things being equal, who is the better person to hire.
1. A person who recently graduated from an automotive trade school but has no experience.
or
2. A person who has one year of experience working at his uncle's garage (doing state inspections, oil changes, brake jobs, installing tires, assisting and watching the A tech) AND has passed all 8 ASE written exams (but is not certified because of the 2 year experience requirement).
Eric, what is your opinion on doing jobs the wrong way just because the customer wanted it done that way. Somebody hit customer's front left tire. We told him to replace the knuckle, and there is nothing wrong with the lower control arm.He did not believe.He requested lower control arm replaced. We told him that would definitely not fix the problem.Judging by his character we knew he would complain afterwards but we replaced the lower control arm anyways, because we were not busy.
First rule of business: The customer is always right. In fact in this case I agree with the customer. At the dealership I used to work at we had a body shop and from time to time we had to do collision repair. There were times when we would replace all the broken parts only to find that one of the control arms was bent when we went to do an alignment. You can't always see a bent control arm until you get it on the alignment rack.
thanks for posting, really surprised that the bolt & nuts holding the steering bits together were not bigger as thats an off road type of vehicle. but then i know nothing about cars.. looking forward to many more videos.
Most "real" off road vehicles are purpose built. The majority of people I know that do off road stuff usually do heavy upgrading to the suspension and drivetrain. Truth is in off-roading you want a certain amount of "give" to the parts to keep them from breaking, bigger isn't necessarily better. If you think that looked small you should see what they use in passenger cars.
Great video on the 99 Jeep Grand C. You went through the jack up process very quickly. Could you show Exactly where you put the jack with the 4x4 and then positioned the jack stands? My stands are 4 ton. Thanks very much.
Amadauss1 7 hours ago
@EricTheCarGuy hey I just replace my CV boots and entire tie rod, and the steering wheel turns the wheel fine, but it still wiggle and inch or two before any resistance on the steering wheel is felt, can you help please??
AlecBrennenFTW 3 months ago
@AlecBrennenFTW I would recommend doing the check I showed in the video so that you can find where the loose parts are. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
Great video, very well done. Just wanted to know about the impact socket you were using like the size brand and what not,notice on the driver side really going to need that swivel and maybe post the info in the description for other people. Thank you for doing this video.
calvinmathers 3 months ago
@calvinmathers To be honest I don't remember but in videos since this I've been doing tool call outs. Normally you would buy sockets in a set anyway and honestly I don't think it's practical to get just one size of a specialty socket. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
I have loose steering on my 2000 Grand Cherokee Laredo Limited 4.7L V8, and all I have to do to fix the loose steering is replace the tie rod?
AlecBrennenFTW 3 months ago
@AlecBrennenFTW No, you need to lift it up and shake the wheel to see what's loose and then replace any loose parts you find.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
I have a '99 cherokee sport and when I turn the steering wheel vibrates and it sounds like something is rubbing. Any idea?
Longboarders999 3 months ago
@Longboarders999 Hard to say, you might want to watch the Diagnosing Suspension Noises video that I did for some things to look for.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
Hey man great video, but I had a question. I have a 93 grand cherokee and the steering wheel is loose just like yours. I was just wondering how much and where you got the parts for the new replacement. Thanks, chris
chrisswallowskates 3 months ago
@chrisswallowskates I got the parts from my local supplier and I don't normally discuss pricing sorry. Pricing info can easily be found online however.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
Ended up taking it to a mechanic that does side jobs...took him a little over an hour..other than he bent my damper mount on the axel with the jack!
c0l0rs95 4 months ago
@c0l0rs95 That's not cool.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
Going to do all 4 tomorrow! Fun, Fun!
c0l0rs95 4 months ago
@c0l0rs95 Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
hey eric what happen if you dont have the fire thing , what else can you used to loose a bolt?
michaelheiland123654 4 months ago
@michaelheiland123654 You need the 'fire thing' as it is the best way to loosen rusty fasteners.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
Hey Eric, I like this video. I think it really shows some of the basic principles of work on steering systems without complicating it with some of the newer system people will run into. As always, you are exceptionally tallented with conveying information and teaching.
Collins328 5 months ago
@Collins328 Thank you very much for that I really appreciate your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
awesome video dude thats exactly what i need to do on my jeep!!! thanks so much!!!!!
zunerone 5 months ago
@zunerone I'm happy to help, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
@zunerone I'm happy to help, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
hahaha mr ugly hammer
modest80884 6 months ago
Eric The Car Guy: Everything goes better with alittle lub;)
jeep: Hell yea lube my metal shaft up;)
chamblizi 9 months ago
u were funny from 2:27 till 3:30
eric : I win!!
bolt: damn mr ugly hammer ..
xD
mikuh13 9 months ago
@mikuh13 I try to entertain as well as educate, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy yea i think these are the best videos on youtube about car repairs etc..
mikuh13 9 months ago
@mikuh13 Thank you!
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
can you put a tubo on a non turbo car ..and how ...
antoblake09 9 months ago
@antoblake09 You can do anything with enough money and time. Check out my friend ProjectCarTV, he does a lot of turbo stuff.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
When I'm driving around town, short distances, I don't have much of a problem, but when I drive long distances, whenever I turn the Jeep to the left it sounds like something is trying to break. Is that the linkage and how close are you to Pennsylvania to do repairs?
cmoyer582002 9 months ago
@cmoyer582002 With Jeeps I often check the front axles for wear as they can make noise like that when they wear out. Look for torn boots and a lack of lubrication.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
Hey eric, i have a 96 teg and the wheel doesnt return to center if i just let it go, it settles at about 10-20 degrees to the left or right. is this a problem with the steering rack?
Also, have you though of using candle wax to help lube the old arm thing to help get it out?
chillincruisin 11 months ago
@chillincruisin Hard to say if it's the rack or an alignment problem, try lifting up the front end and see if the wheel is still hard to turn, if it is it might be the rack, you will have to get the alignment checked to see if that is the problem. I've never heard of wax getting those arms loose, I will say that even with the heat this one was a fight.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy it does turn easily when both wheels are up in the air. And i ment sticking a candle on the threads when you were unscrewing it. I saw something similar here on youtube and it seemed to help a lot.
chillincruisin 10 months ago
@chillincruisin You might want to get the alignment checked then. I honestly don't think the wax would have worked on this one as I had to heat it a great deal to get it to work, typical Jeep from my experience.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
Would it not be easier to change the whole tie rod assembly (with ends) than to try to wrestle the old tie rods off?
TheDaviesray 11 months ago
@TheDaviesray I don't even think it's available that way, you might be able to get the bar but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't come with the tie rod ends installed.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
Always great videos dude! One of my cars is a 94 Grand Wagoneer, has the same exact symptoms you mentioned in the beginning. I was told by a mechanic that more than likely it's the steering box. Now i'm not so sure.
Can this guy be partly correct?
If I lift the truck and do the wheel jiggle and DO find play, should I scratch the notion of it being the steering box?
Thanks bro
mojomandingo 1 year ago
@mojomandingo I would put the steering box at the bottom of the list and focus on the loose suspension parts first. BTW that steering box can be adjusted if it's loose but don't mess with that till you have the front end tight and aligned.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
You are a good mechanic
guitarraveboy 1 year ago
@guitarraveboy Thank you, I try.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hey Eric, ... friend gave me a donor/known working OEM pump, no change, so yes, either I have a serious linkage issue(doubtful, turns freely when jacked up) orrrrrr, the Steering box is either REALLY clogged or CAPUTZKI! lol
Thanks for your input, and I'll hopefully put this to rest, ASAP! Planning some serious Sierra and Sequoia trips this year, ...need my Toy capable as possible.
Thanks again, bud,
Mark
PS> REALLY enjoying the 5.3 swap! ..thought of an SC400 for mine couple times! lol
imachefmang 1 year ago
@imachefmang Cool, keep me posted on how things turn out.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Hey Bud, thought I'd fill you in. (1.) The Pumps were not the Issue (2.) It was the Box, got a low miles Box at my fav Yard, ....100$, installed, steering issue solved! (3.) Very important, and as I'm NEVER ashamed to admit my issues being a lack of my digging deep enough..... I learned that 'REGULAR STEERING FLUID' is NOT OK for 84-95 Toy-PU's and T4R's.... It calls for Dextron 2 ATF(no more 2, used Chevron D3). Email from Toyota: "Steering Fluid #1 Cause of Early Pump/Box Fail!"
imachefmang 1 year ago
PS> The Box was 100$, I installed it myself, not "100$, installed", lol.
PSS> I'm doing another Instructional Video on Yotatech(done dozens, living and learning as I go, lol).... and I've given you a shout out, because you're VERY helpful and kind enough to answer, quickly...
VERY GRATEFUL, thanks alot,
Mark
imachefmang 1 year ago
@imachefmang Glad you got it sorted out, I agree that incorrect fluid is the #1 cause of PS failures. Send me links to the videos I'd love to see them, keep in mind however I spend a lot of time answering questions like this so I don't get much time to watch videos online but I'll get to them as soon as I can.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hey Eric! As always, LOVE your videos.... Guess that is telling of most gear heads, eh? lol.
Have a question, can't seem to find a steering answer for it in your videos.
My Truck is an 87 4Runner, SR5 4WD. On my third replacement steering pump, as 2 others either leaked or failed VERY quickly. This one, while OK, is leaving hard steering to the right most often, sometimes to left. Not sure if it's idle up valve, box, air/debris in lines, jammed ends...any thoughts? Sorry if in wrong place:(
imachefmang 1 year ago
@imachefmang Toyota PS pumps are known for leaking but not going out so much. Actually reading your comment it sounds more like a PS rack problem than a pump problem especially if it's more pronounced in one direction, that would indicate the problem has nothing to do with the pump and be in the rack instead.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Thanks, Eric, very appreciated. Well, I flushed it today with Seafoam Tranny/Steering stuff, ...it's like honey, properly bled, ....still turns hard when on the ground.(By hard, I mean, used to turn with pinky at stop, now, have to pull on it a bit. Once in motion or up on stands, ....no problem. Also, my OEM pump w/250k turned like butter. Leaked, replaced it, MISTAKE! lol. The RACK, eh? Grrr. lol. Any ideas on the best way to FINALLY SETTLE WHAT IS WRONG? haha. I've posted vids
imachefmang 1 year ago
@imachefmang I'm pretty sure it's the rack based on your description since there really are only 2 parts to the system, the pump and the rack and some lines between the. The rack houses all the controls that work the assist, if your having a problem turning in just one direction the rack is the most likely cause.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy I hear ya, Eric. Is the box also called the Rack? I'm good to go with the Motor, Harness, EFI system, etc., ...but just now getting into steering. Just to clarify> The steering box doesn't leak at all, never has, and until I started putting these O'Reilly Pumps on, I never had an issue w/steering(Gave OEM Pump for core 3MO. ago). No binding when up on stands/motor off. Just want to BE SURE, as the box, reman'd, 389$. Also, doesn't seem 2 circulate fluid well neMore. Thanks, Eric
imachefmang 1 year ago
Eric
i got a s10 blazer has the same problem only not nearly that bad
soon im gonna chane it.
any ways my question.
cant i just change the actual bushing or joint in there instead of replacing the tie rod.
itake it not since i cant find the part online all i can find is the whole linkage assembly.
kreigsmann 1 year ago
@kreigsmann Yea, unfortunately that is how they come sorry.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Eric Perfect Video. Hatsoff to you.
I have a 2002 town & county in need of steering links change. Is that same as cherokee or very different from your video?
nk123456 1 year ago
@nk123456 Yea it's different, your car has a rack and pinion set up that is much easier to work with. Anytime you mess with this stuff you will need an alignment however. Thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hi Eric ! I recently had someone come to me with an 2000 hyundai accent 160 000 km with a weird cluster ( when i say weird i mean no light is working but gages do ) i checked the fuse and everything seems allright , what should i check , what could cause this to happen , what a headache -_- And also another with the windshield wiper only working on high , i replaced the electrical switch but still only get power on the third speed. Any clue about that ?? thanks in advance and keep on rocking !
qaz3000 1 year ago
@qaz3000 First check the dimmer switch, I've actually 'fixed' problems like this just by turning the switch up. As for the wipers you will need a good wiring diagram that will tell you how the system is suppose to work and then verify the motor is getting the signals from the switch, if it is and it still doesn't work correctly the motor may be at fault.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
The dimmer switch was actualy the first thing i checked :P any other advice ?? im pretty clueless right now. as for the wipers ill get a wiring diagram and follow evidences.
qaz3000 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuyThe dimmer switch was actually the first thing i checked :P any other idea ?? , im pretty clueless about that but anyway i was having problems with my pc ( could not connect to the internet...) the guy was broke , he went home. As for the wiper do you really think the motor is a posibility ?? even if its working perfectly in third speed ??? because i had really discarded this possibility... Congradz again for second wonderfull year , you must be so proud of this project Cheers Eric
qaz3000 1 year ago
@qaz3000 You may need to remove the cluster to find that problem, it could be as simple as a connection at the cluster or something inside of it, at this point you will have to remove it and start testing it. Yes, most wiper motors have resistors inside them for the different speeds, if yours are bad you will only have high speed, you really need a good wiring diagram to help you here to learn how the circuit is suppose to work.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Thank you very much Eric , removing the cluster doesn't scare me at all , i got a bunch of douche bag clients who like special design cluster and color lightning so im used to removing cluster but its the first time i see this problem. If he comes back ill remove it and check it out. Thanks again for taking time to help me see ya Eric !
qaz3000 1 year ago
Thanks Eric. I am not trying to save a few bucks, its mostly because the link seems solid, but the rubber bushings are flat and the tie rod moves quite easily and makes the knocking sound. I can't find ANY nipple or place to shoot grease in? I quite certain this change will make the jeep's stearing feel like new.
Great Site btw :)
toddtvl 1 year ago
@toddtvl The stock tie rods are not always serviceable, you can always replace them with serviceable units however. Thanks for your comments.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
is it possible to have a rear alignment issues?Because my nissan's rear wheels have alot of tow,you can see just by looking at the angle of the tires,we have had to replace the rear tires 3 times because of this,well i tried to tell my dad to get it aligned but he keeps saying there is no such thing as rear alignment but you would think an auto maker makes cars that can ruin tires in 1000 miles,so yeah just to prove him wrong i want to know if its possible
integraz32lover 1 year ago
@integraz32lover There is absolutely a rear wheel alignment, in fact you can't align the front wheels until you've aligned the rears first, this is the reason they call it a 4 wheel alignment as there really is no such thing as a 2 wheel alignment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy thank,now to show my dad this comment
integraz32lover 1 year ago
@integraz32lover Hopefully he won't be too mad at me.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy he wont be
integraz32lover 1 year ago
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@EricTheCarGuy thanks,now to show my dad this comment
integraz32lover 1 year ago
Do you have to replace the metal parts, or can you just get the little rubber boots? or are the connected to the tie rod ends? Sorry if this is a really simple question, I just wasn't sure if that's a bushing or attached?
Thanks
toddtvl 1 year ago
@toddtvl To be honest I don't know if they sell the boots separately. I guess from a practical standpoint if your going to go through the trouble to replace the rubber part you might as well replace the entire thing. The rubber boots are there to keep out the dirt and moisture, as long as the joint has lubricant however it will last a good long time.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hey Eric I have a 91 accord that has a stiff steering wheel. What are the main causes for this?
web4cash2 1 year ago
@web4cash2 A restriction in the system somewhere most likely in the power steering rack itself. Also bent parts can cause issue make sure all suspension components are in good shape too.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Eric, correct me if i'm wrong but the the way i see it, the steering linkage has no effect on tow alignment. The length of the steering linkage rod only affects steering wheel alignment. Tow alignment on this particular vehicle is only affected by the length of the tie-rod bar connecting the two front wheels. Great and informative video though as i may need to be doing this soon. Going to go check for wear now. Thanks a lot
Looneytuned2 1 year ago
@Looneytuned2 I disagree, the steering linkage has everything to do with the toe adjustment and as far as alignments there is nothing that will wear tires more than the toe angle.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
I always put a little anti seize on tie rod and drag link threads. It might prevent a busted knuckle and a few F-bombs down the road.
paxilill 1 year ago
@paxilill That is an excellent idea, it also makes it easier when you do the alignment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
im about to buy a jeep cherokee limited with a really bad death wobble and have narrowed it down to the same parts as in this video, but i dont know how much they are. can anyone give me a rough estimate please?
miketheredneckable 1 year ago
looks like you need a chain vice and a pipe wrench. great video, thank you
blazinloud 1 year ago
@blazinloud All nice weapons to have when dealing with Jeep suspensions.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Another Great Video, Looking forward to completing this repair on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. And thanks for that tip on getting the vehicle realigned, I would never have thought about it until I ruined my tires.
leongirl 1 year ago
@leongirl Yea, killing your tires would have sucked. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
You explain well. Thanks man!
saltoricco 1 year ago
@saltoricco Your welcome, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Thank you : )
4pointscompass 1 year ago
Great video guys!
fnbarrett 1 year ago
@fnbarrett Thank you.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Thanks Eric you've been a great help I know my problem now.
buskinon 1 year ago
@buskinon Glad I could help, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Thanks: good video (well done to video person too). I will try to follow these steps. Also, when I turn left it makes a rubbing sound/feeling down there, like the tire, but it's not? any ideas?
toddtvl 1 year ago
@toddtvl If it's a Grand Cherokee I would check the front CV joints as I have seen them go bad and cause noise.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Thanks for the video, good job to both of you guys: well done
toddtvl 1 year ago
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what perts exactly did you replace?? i have this same problem but i dont knoww what parts tp buy. please help me out.
burtonabyss 1 year ago
what perts exactly did you replace?? i have this same problem but i dont knoww what parts tp buy. please help me out.
burtonabyss 1 year ago
@burtonabyss Well replacing the same parts as I did in the video may not help your Jeep but use the method I used in the video to find the loose parts and replace them. I replaced the tie rod ends and drag link on this one.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy you replaced the whole drag link?
burtonabyss 1 year ago
@burtonabyss Just the arm sorry.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Great video. And thanks for not having music going on all the time while you talk
Pokfeak 1 year ago
@Pokfeak yea, that would suck if I did that unless I also danced to the music while performing the repair, that's the kind of crap that might go viral. "Mechanic Dances as He Fixes". Yea, people eat that kind of stupid stuff right up.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Haha! ;)
Pokfeak 1 year ago
great this is just the the darn video that I have been looking,for even thou I have an car ,but the same problem . now i can explain the the problem a little more clear to the (mech)thanks a tonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.............. I can now see the light.my right eye jump means that i close to what the problem to my steering column
jermaine523 1 year ago
@jermaine523 Cool, glad I could help. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
What if your steering wheel shakes or vibrates while driving not all the time but you don't know when it may do this.
RayLowe2 1 year ago
@RayLowe2 Usually vibrations at speed are tire or tire balance related. In your case it might be a good idea to get the wheels off the ground and shake them to check for loose parts like tie rod ends and ball joints also.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
thanks for sharing this vedio...i love it
lizababes35 1 year ago
@lizababes35 Thanks for the comment..... I love it. :)
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@MrYahya1421 Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
that was amazing. need more with jeeps.
thebarry011 1 year ago
I do have Jeeps coming into my shop from time to time so there will be more. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Helo I'm Hispanic but I like mechanics. Do not work but I like explanations. I have a problem that is not adjusted caster thanks
primojrv 1 year ago
Well if I read you correctly it sounds like you have an alignment problem?
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
oh man, see if I were doing that, I probably would have broken the vice trying to get that thing loose. Then I would have ended up tightening the other side instead of loosening it since it's threaded backwards.
Tell me, would a hand-held propane torch do the job? Or is the acetylene better?
sbab83 2 years ago
Someday I'll do the outtakes to this video, the linkage did put up quite a fight believe me. Propane just doesn't have the heat and won't work, in fact it will probably just annoy the rust more than anything else.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Great video, very helpful.
I have a 98 grand cherokee with quadra trac 4wd. The problem i have is the poor turning circle. When on full lock it feels as though the front end is hopping and trying to straighten itself out. I can only presume this is because it is a permanent 4wd system. If so is their anything that may help to minimise this. Thanks again !!!
practicerooms 2 years ago
It's not in 4WD all the time normally but it sounds like yours is. Check the linkage on the transfer case and the system that locks the front differential. Make sure you are in neutral when shifting into 2WD. Those are also famous for the CV joints going bad so check those for ripped boots.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Ahhh, ok. thank you Eric for that insight. I love learning new things.
Michiganborn1969 2 years ago
oh yeah and as far as wheel alignment goes, my buddy and I did a hillbilly version of a wheel alighnment on his Yukon and all we did for about 2 hours was keep measuring the center of the tire both front and back till the measuments were the same.
Michiganborn1969 2 years ago
It is possible to do it that way, I just don't have the patients.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Wow! I found this video actuly entertaining because I was amazed that you got that 1st linkage of with only 3 whacks of your hammer. Also why hit the part that it goes though instead of the part with the thread on it of your only going to replace that part anyway? Also wouldn't a pickle fork work lightyears better then beating the snot out of it? love the video though thanks so much for all the great videos you put on here.
Michiganborn1969 2 years ago
I don't like pickle forks, they ruin the boots. I LOVE to hit things with my hammer however. The reason you hit what it goes through is because you send a shock wave over the part that vibrates it loose, very effective. You could hit the part but it would take all day and you would just ruin it.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
ok thanks thats all i neede to know.
scx14b 2 years ago
I did what you recomended, and i lifted the front end up and found loose parts. i found a LOT of play in the center link and i found some play in the front track bar i think the bushings went bad because i had some one turn the steering wheel back and forth and that popping and crunching noise was coming from the track bar and i was wondering if you could give me an estimate on how much the repair for both of those parts the center link and the track would be i would really appreciate it
scx14b 2 years ago
I really can't. To be honest I don't know exactly what's broken. I also don't feel comfortable giving estimates here on the internet. Also be prepared to have an alignment done when you finish the work.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
also when im turning the front end makes a kind of loud crunching and popping noise
scx14b 2 years ago
That sounds like it could be an axle problem, it would not cause the front end to be loose however. I would strongly suggest that you check out what is loose in the front steering linkage and suspension and then address any issues that might exist with the front axles.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
I have a 1993 jeep grand cherokee and when im driving down the freewway doing 55+ mph and i hit a bump my whole front end will wobble back and forth really hard and i have to turn the steering wheel and slow down to make it stop and also when i accelerate at 2200 to 2700 rpms there is a constant thumping sound right under the the car and the wobbling on the free way i have no idea what is cuasing that but i hear loose parts under my car when i drive down i bumpy road
scx14b 2 years ago
I think you need to get the front wheels off the ground and check what is loose before something breaks, that would be bad.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Eric, Great tips! I took my son's '98 Grand Cherokee in for another issue and the shop said that it needed steering linkage replacement, all for the very low price of $650. Is there more to the steering linkage than you replaced here? Or will they be using platinum replacement parts? Thanks!
hockeydad00 2 years ago
Hard to say depending on the parts and labor to replace them, some shops are higher than others, some shops are better than others too. Try checking the play in the wheels like I showed in the video to find out exactly what is loose, you may have multiple things that need replacing like this Jeep did, there is also a steering damper on some models (looks like a shock absorber) that could be leaking. Many times shops charge more for aligning 4WD vehicles which can add to the expense.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
yo eric i have a 99 jeep grand cherokee and after driving for about 10min. I hear a loud growling noise when i steer to the left and sometimes to the right. It even sometimes shakes the whole truck when im turning. What could be the problem?
LUISNDIANA 2 years ago
Great question, I just fixed a similar problem today but didn't have time to shoot it. On the Jeep that I worked on the front axles were bad and I had to replace them. Look at the axle where it meets the hub, if the boot is broken it is a good possibility that is your problem. They aren't that hard to do, I wish I had made a video of it but I will next time. Thanks for watching.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Hey eric would this method be the same way on a nissan maxima 1997 if not how different would it be.
tracyjoiner1 2 years ago
Not exactly, this steering system is referred to as a parallelogram, your Nissan has a rack and pinion which is a much simpler set up. It would be more like the suspension on the video I did on the Accord ball joint and Axle repair.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Eric, good video
Is there a reason you could not do your alignment yourself or do you need some special equipment that you dont have?
asfan7 2 years ago
Yes, it is because of equipment I don't have. Alignment's are precision measurements by expensive machines (the truth is that alignments are easy to do with an alignment machine). You can do it with a tape measure and a piece of chalk but in my opinion it is much easier to shell out the $60 to $80 and be done with it.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Thanks for watching.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Good job ! thank You
bastyon75 2 years ago
Eric, a 2006 PT Cruiser came in today with a bad fuel pump. The Chrylser only had 37,000 on the odometer. We replaced the fuel pump and the Chrysler started right up. There were no signs of burnt wires. My question is what made the pump go bad? Somebody said it was low octane gasoline that cause the pump to go bad. I disagree with that. Contaminated gasoline maybe, but not low octane. There's no way low octane can cause a pump to go bad. Right?
nobleheight 2 years ago
How about just a manufacturing defect? Things that are made by man fail eventually, in fact engineers plot a curve for this, it's called a "bathtub curve". Picture an upside down bathtub, the top straight part represents normal operation, the curves represent the most likely failure points. Things fail when they are new or old for the most part is my point. If you really wanted to know why the pump failed, take it apart and test the coils or it's mechanics to see for yourself.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
What happen if you dont fix this?
michaelheiland123654 2 years ago
It's possible that it would brake in which case you would loose steering control.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
I dont care I blame that on Bill Clinton for making cheap unsafe vechiles from 1993-2000!
michaelheiland123654 2 years ago
Eric, mufflers have 2 layers of sheet metal. If the outer layer is rusted and holey but the inner layer is intact, pass or fail in PA?
nobleheight 2 years ago
Only if exhaust is leaking from the exhaust system into the passenger compartment. If it's not leaking, it passes.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Also keep in mind that person 1 is $29,000 in debt. Person 2 has left over money to buy lots of tools. (You can't perform as an auto tech without tools).
nobleheight 2 years ago
Sounds like you've already made up your mind.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Eric, seriously, I am trying to judge the value of an automotive trade school education versus master tech certication but minus the formal trade school. My feelings won't get hurt. I need to know the truth. I already passed the engine repair, brakes, and a/c heating tests. I passed those the first time. I failed steering and suspension by 1 question. I respect your opinion and I need to know the brutal truth.
nobleheight 2 years ago
I graduated at the top of my class from a trade school with honors. When I started working in the "field" is when my real education began. I learned just as much if not more by doing. However, without the foundation of a good automotive education I don't think I would have been able to build the career that I did as quickly and effectively as I did. In summary BOTH are important. At the end of the day I believe it is what a person does that defines them, NOT who they claim to be.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
The next question is "Is it possible to pass all eight ASE tests simply by reading books without attending lecture or lab?"
nobleheight 2 years ago
I did just by reading a practice book. The best thing to study is the domestic car lines, especially GM, it seems to me that most of the questions were based on those makes.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
You were an ASE certified master auto tech before attending automotive trade school?
nobleheight 2 years ago
No, but I was before I made the 2 year requirement. If you attend a trade school I think it counts as 1 year toward that requirement if I remember correctly.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
In your opinion, do the ASE tests accurately measure a person's automotive knowledge (not skill)?
nobleheight 2 years ago
Knowledge. I'm not sure how accurately either.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
You do have to agree that ASE certification is a good marketing tool for people outside the industry.
nobleheight 2 years ago
Before ASE there was no "governing body" that represented the "basic" standards of automotive repair. Now both customer and technician alike have a yardstick to measure competency by. Yes, it is used as a marketing tool but before ASE there was only the word and reputation of the technician to go by and that wasn't always accurate. I'm not saying ASE is always the most accurate measure but it is something better than what used to be.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
Eric, all other things being equal, who is the better person to hire.
1. A person who recently graduated from an automotive trade school but has no experience.
or
2. A person who has one year of experience working at his uncle's garage (doing state inspections, oil changes, brake jobs, installing tires, assisting and watching the A tech) AND has passed all 8 ASE written exams (but is not certified because of the 2 year experience requirement).
nobleheight 2 years ago
Eric, what is your opinion on doing jobs the wrong way just because the customer wanted it done that way. Somebody hit customer's front left tire. We told him to replace the knuckle, and there is nothing wrong with the lower control arm.He did not believe.He requested lower control arm replaced. We told him that would definitely not fix the problem.Judging by his character we knew he would complain afterwards but we replaced the lower control arm anyways, because we were not busy.
nobleheight 2 years ago
First rule of business: The customer is always right. In fact in this case I agree with the customer. At the dealership I used to work at we had a body shop and from time to time we had to do collision repair. There were times when we would replace all the broken parts only to find that one of the control arms was bent when we went to do an alignment. You can't always see a bent control arm until you get it on the alignment rack.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
got the alignment. my jeep has never had tighter steering. as always, thank you Eric.
jmasterson2423 2 years ago
Glad to help, I need to keep my future attorney rolling.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago
That sloppy steering wheel was just like the old Brady Bunch style station wagon I learned to drive on. It was freaky.
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bowlingballout 2 years ago
thanks for posting, really surprised that the bolt & nuts holding the steering bits together were not bigger as thats an off road type of vehicle. but then i know nothing about cars.. looking forward to many more videos.
leezaal 2 years ago
Most "real" off road vehicles are purpose built. The majority of people I know that do off road stuff usually do heavy upgrading to the suspension and drivetrain. Truth is in off-roading you want a certain amount of "give" to the parts to keep them from breaking, bigger isn't necessarily better. If you think that looked small you should see what they use in passenger cars.
EricTheCarGuy 2 years ago