In this video I swap out the front CV axles in a customers 2018 Ford Eco Sport. It's AWD and we run into a small snag with the transfer case seal but other than that it goes pretty text book.
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92 thoughts on “Ford eco sport front cv axles”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @montyman665 says:

    Great lights for you not good for other road users about time the law was changed

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @mrchirp says:

    Hit me right in the back and feels when he smacked on that wheel and more dust came off his clothes than the wheel, lol

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @PilgrimInProgress says:

    You all with southern cars have no idea how good you have it

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @zr1sparky1 says:

    I never tire of your segways to the comments section.. how in the world do you come up with a new one every single time!

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @thomaswaxler4478 says:

    I like the way you talk because it makes some people mad

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @dougfaw says:

    That flip socket for the lug nuts with swollen caps is a CTA Tools 4221. Eric O. showed that in one of his previous videos and I picked one up. Handy to have on hand in the tool box.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @jaymzstrader1945 says:

    Mrs O with the assist. Lol

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @peachyclean93 says:

    Had me 💀at we got the swollen 🥜🥜's haha

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @Yawwee says:

    I sometimes wonder if your viewers ever realize "" HOW MANY "" tools 🔨🛠🔧🪛🗜you have to use to do a simple repair / replacement job on a vehicle !!!! This job took multiple air gun tips, multiple sockets, hammers, wrenches, chisels, pry bars, special prying tools for moving the " A " arms, penetrating oils, grease, anti seize, torque wrenches, magnetic dish for holding bolts – screws – washers etc ????? That adds up to a lot of cash💸💰💵 investment to do your work daily !!!!! I 👨‍🔧bring this topic up because my 🧑‍🔧wife / partner reminded me that I keep buying 💸💰💵tools and I have too many !!! I reminded her that she keeps buying shoes and dresses and blouses and she might have too many !!! So I told her that tools get the job done and thus we have income to👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 live !!!! And can she say that about her clothes and shoes ??? So, back to the job at hand – seems to of went fairly easy, no knuckle busting or excessive groaning or grunting !!! New OEM parts went right on and job completed !!! Of course the tech tips are priceless and the explanation of how to progress thru this replacement is good learning information !!! And you get all that in the PRNY in Avoca at South Main Auto by a ASE Certified Master Mechanic – it gets no better than that – and you won't find it anywhere else !!!!!!!!! 😃😺💯👍

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @ryansoit4055 says:

    I mean, if every now and then, I felt like it. I would given my free service like if they needed new lug notes , I would give them free lug nuts every now and then , I would do something for free for someone just to show that I care about the business that they're giving me I mean it's just me

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @garycovell2913 says:

    Eric
    Where's those safety glasses😮😮😮😮

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @bradensmith888 says:

    Were you able to find a part number for the socket adapter for the air hammer?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @doctorcrankenstein349 says:

    I have a 95 F-350,had a lot of problems keeping it running. Put a junkyard computer in it and it now runs smooth. I intend to keep this truck for a long time so would rather have a computer that not used. Do you recommend anyone that refurbishes them to like new condition??

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @c0mputer says:

    Hey Eric, total solar eclipse is going to be passing over your neck of the woods on April 8th of this year. You’ll probably have to drive north a bit to get in the path of totality. Passing through Buffalo and Rochester. It’ll happen about 3:30pm. I HIGHLY encourage you to check it out!

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @mikehonnold7068 says:

    Glad to see you back. Missed you last week & Mrs. O. Another great job.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @MarzNet256 says:

    Couple of clackers in the house…

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @user-ff8es1tl9d says:

    Mechanics on here say to remove the brakes and the ball joint for my Enclave but all I had to remove was the axle nut and the strut bolts.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @kevinj6874 says:

    Glad you still keep Mrs. O working in the shop. You need to keep a qualified technician to teach you a thing or two. 😂. Keep up the great videos always learn a few tricks from watching your videos. See ya on the next one.

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @Don-cs7fe says:

    Think it’s best to start with 3/4” socket because it’s a couple thousands larger than 19mm plus sockets are slightly oversized to begin with. I have a 28 year old F150 that’s been outside all its life that likes the 3/4” for a long time

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @josephludwig1126 says:

    Eric O, Staple Person !!!

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @red05malibumaxx says:

    Hahah ge says harder, but she hurts ya haha. You either want it hard or not.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @louislabouskie8488 says:

    Thanks to fast lube place in my area, I had to replace my lugs, on one of my car tires.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @BMan100 says:

    Need to change out my lug nuts…my Challengers started to do that when I swapped over to winters. Mcgard here I come

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @markchidester6239 says:

    SK tools, from what I understand, was purchased by some Chinese company.
    They were down for a long time. Couldn't even buy something from them
    Glad to hear they are back up. Hopefully still in the good ole USA.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @jakeschisler7525 says:

    I don't know if you have ever experienced this or any of the other people watching your videos. So i owned a 2008 Chevy Silverado half ton, i was driving in south Florida looking for a business that had moved. Anyway as i was driving in heavy traffic my truck was doing some weird things. It kept trying to turn the engine off and on, the door locks would lock and unlock. And finally I found the place i was looking for and I wasn't sure if I turned it off if it would start again. It started so I told my wife I was going to the Chevy dealership to see what in the heck was going on. They checked both battery cables and said they were bad and of course they would have to order them. Quite costly at around 800 bucks and I thought surely they were gold plated. That solved the problem. Wherever they ordered them came the same day but they had already drove me home. So I said I would get it tomorrow and they said they would come and pick me up, which they did. Amazing!

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @AggelosT says:

    Can anyone tell me why Eric change two axles instead of only the damaged cv joint. Thanks

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @Mikeaaron777 says:

    Ok, when I nod my head, hit it. I was just thinking about that.😊

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @rileybaska832 says:

    Sk tools got bought out by a Chinese company

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @pauljefferies9087 says:

    Dang. That is a pretty good flashlight thing. Dropped it, still works.

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @mobilemowers says:

    What happened to Doctor O (watch his 1st video's)and New Yorks most eligble bachelor Josh. Those were the days.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @RJon2006 says:

    Stupid Fords. Complete junk.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @HouseCallAutoRepair says:

    Manual bolt removal with a box end hand wrench?

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @kenlorow6920 says:

    Thank you Brother!

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @denzilstrickland796 says:

    I’m new to your channel and I think you’re a very thorough and talented ! With that said Mr.O I watched your video on the tank heater in the def tank and I was wondering why you didn’t ohm the new part before you installed the new heater ?

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @raymonddavis43 says:

    hi luv the videos empathise with the frustration in auto repair need help my hav friend with gmc duramax 2500(early model) runs for about 45 minutes then goes into limp mode no chek eng light any ideas appreciated i am out of options, engine replaced thanks

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @adlibrium says:

    The build quality on that light you have is excellent, it hits the ground a lot in your videos and keeps on shining. Thanks for the video Eric!

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @twozerouk says:

    I always thought a rap across the knuckles was performed with a wooden ruler but Mrs O and her hammer obviously likes to take it a stage further!

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @chrissmith513 says:

    Hi Mrs O Nice to see you again 😊😊😊

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @mrlister2000 says:

    Ford should be sued under the trade descriptions act, as those are the worst wheel nuts ever produced.
    I'm a mobile tyre fitter in the UK, and I make a small fortune replacing these for customers because the previous garage monkey had used his brand new 2000nm airgun he got of Father Christmas, and used it on full power to tighten a wheel nut that requires 110nm, thus causing the cap to twist & rendering them useless.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @wesleypulkka7447 says:

    Eric, little did they know they came to axles are us! Nice clean job!

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @tonywestvirginia says:

    By the way, How high does the lift in the other stall go?

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @Khans1199 says:

    So is that a compulsory seal replacement everytime we have to change the passenger side axle?

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @johnnyhawk329 says:

    That is one job you wouldn't want to do in the driveway with the car on jack stands. Eric makes it look easy.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @jonhagan7378 says:

    Might be just me but your little air gun sounded wicked, like my speakers blew playing massive bass lol. Feel like I didn’t used to hear that Everything else sounded like normal.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @Troy_Built says:

    It was an interesting coincidence to have this as the first recommended video today when I got home. One of the guys was struggling with some of those foil cap lugnuts at the end of the day. I was surprised when the customer said just replace them all with solid ones because he had the same problem trying to change the brakes.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @matthewzoelle9149 says:

    I believe Steelman is the manufacturer that makes the 1/2 size lug nut dockets.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars @weshawkins7165 says:

    Where did McCoy go or was this an after hours video?