In this video I show you the process I use to replace a front lower ball joint on a 2002 Honda Odyssey. Pretty easy task assuming you all ready have a ball joint press. -Enjoy!
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A part number for the ball joint would be very helpful.
Instruction say to remove rubber boot before installing. Followed this video and got a small tear in my boot. Looks like the boot on this job is also torn. Guy is funny and entertaining, but still a hack.
Great job William Gardner
Most new Hondas and like the HONDA Fit you replce the entire control arm for about 79.00
Can i not install the snap ring to keep ball joint in place? I can't find the groove to fit the ball joint, i'm afraid to rip the boot while install the snap ring. Is it safe to drive without snap ring installed thank you sir.
I cannot expand enought the snap ring to install at the bottom. Is it there to keep the rubber boat in place or it is there to keep the ball joint in place? Can i just skip it? I will need a larger snap ring plier if it is requred for snap ring to be installed. I just dont want to rip the boot during snap ring installation. I already ripped 1 of them while hammering with a smaller socket to sit it in. Thank you
Has this been done on a 2018 and newer Odyssey? If so, any part number for that balljoint?
Thanks a lot very helpfulðŸ‘ðŸ½
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Never use a Napa rack and pinnion
On a Honda
My man 👨 You Are The Sharpest Tool in the toolbox. Your Experience Always Comes Through On Time Along With character. Dam why did you have to be so good I just can’t get enough. You are definitely a school operator I watch too many times you move me you make me proud you make it look easy, knowing it’s hard . Well, God bless you and your family you stay safe and healthy. Thank you for being there you got so much to offer hang in there my man. 👨ðŸ‘👀🇺🇸 they just don’t get any better than you. Wow.🥰
OMG, I'm so jealous. 2002 with no rust on the bolt or nut. My 2012 is completely covered in rust.
Does anybody know the main symptoms of why the lower ball joint was determined bad
Call me crazy, but does anyone else save the control arms on replacement and put new bushings in them for the next replacement?
watched over 50 vids but your video is by far the best clear informative and straight to the point.
You make look so easy Amigo!ðŸ‘
What about the torque to spec part you missed in the castlenut?
No grease fitting or grease 🤔🤷ðŸ¿â€â™‚ï¸
Glad I found this video. Every video I've seen lately says you can't or it's a waist of time changing these. Thanks brother