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Hello Everybody! Good day to you and welcome back to part Two of this 2007. Ford Escape Uh. Back in part one, we did an inspection on it. Uh, changed the rear brake cylinders because they were leaking brake fluid and uh, in this episode, we're going to go ahead and pull out the steering gear and replace the Uh the gear which is going to come with inner tie rods and outer tie rods. We are doing such things because there is excessive play in this inner. the boot is torn and it's leaking a little bit of fluid. So uh, without any further. Ado An introduction. Let's go ahead and get this thing raised up some. Moving on up. You know we're going to go ahead and start pulling this thing apart. All righty. We're over here at the left front. Let's go ahead and pull the cotter pins and uh, or split pins, whichever you prefer and we'll go ahead and get these tie rods off and then we'll start. We'll move inwards for more disassembly. All right, What do we got here? Uh, 18 I Think Yes. Hammer Time Nice and easy. Okay, I've already gone ahead and pulled the Uh the right front outer tie rod off. Let's go ahead and raise this up all the way. and then we can get some access to the subframe down below and start unbolting the steering unit. I Just got the new one delivered. Uh, wife went and picked it up. Oh I'm hanging my light. Hang on there. Yeah, my light was getting stuck on the thing there. That was a unforeseen hazard. All right down below. First thing we're gonna do is, uh, pull some of these subframe bolts out and let the subframe drop down a little bit. That'll give me space to reach the bolt at the steering shaft. and uh, also remove the bolts that actually secure the steering gear to the subframe. So let's pull these down. You're gonna come. you better foreign. Oh I Squished it on too. Okay, looks like we need some manual unclicks. Let's see here. come around to this side for some some more leverage. Yeah, there we go. Yeah, we're moving now. that one, dude. All right. let's try this again with the electron kicks. Much better. Okay So we've got that one loose. that one. uh, there's one there I pulled loose and one on the other side and then way up in there we've got a, uh, there's a motor mount, a torque mount that, uh, just hanging onto the subframe. so let's get up in there. I think that's a 15 mil. Let's pull that guy out. that was kind of loose. There we go. Okay, so the motor mount bolts loose. So now I should have a lot of play going on here with this step frame. I Think all right. It may be a little difficult to see, but there's one bolt here that runs through the the steering gear to bolt it down. and then there's another on the right hand side and I can't reach that with this tool. so we need a smaller tool. All right. Here's what we'll do: I'll go in. we'll break it Loose manually and then I'll go in there with the air ratchet, electric ratchet and uh, run the Fastener out. Reverse clicks. That's good I believe that's a 15 mil. that's what I was using and once it's free, I'll maneuver the the unit over a little bit and that'll give me some better access to uh, the lines, the fluid lines, the hydraulic fluid lines. There we go. Okay, there's one and another one on the Uh passenger side. Over Yonder This one's a little harder to reach, so I'm gonna go in uh and uh, through the wheel. Well, the exhaust and whatnot's in the way on this side here. Reverse flakes. I Can't fit my tool in too big. All right. let's try it in. the back side fits and that's a negative. We're doing this one. Uh, this little manual action? cool. It's just a little bit too. Big worries. Well, you know what? There's a bracket there for that. uh, power steering hose. Let's take that off. that might be in the way here. We'll go in with the the 10 mil. Try to get that bracket off of there pretty tight. Close Quarters Combat. Ah, come on, get on there. Okay got it. It's loose the bracket out of the way and then I can try to get my tool back in. There's a little too much friction on those threads to, uh, do it by hand. Unfortunately, there we go. That was easy, right? Here's our bolt added. Okay, steering gear is loose with the exception of the uh, hydraulic lines and uh, the steering shaft. Okay, so we're looking back up from the bottom side now. and that bolt, right there is what secures the flange for the hydraulic lines. So uh, I need to get that thing broken loose next. Yeah, not much space to play with. You may need to just use a socket. Yeah. I Don't see why that wouldn't work I got space for that? Yeah, there we go. Come here, don't want to lose this guy there. it is. okay. drain pan that's gonna be there to catch our power steering fluid that spills out. Let's go around the other side and pull the lines loose and then we'll work on that steering shaft. we're in the driver's side wheel. Well, just gonna pop these lines out if I can. just give them a bit of a wiggle and some tap and tap action here. All right, both lines are free. They are draining now. I Need to get in there. This is going to be a zero visibility operation I've got a pull, this dust boot up and uh, unfold the steering shaft. Kind of easier said than done I Think that's something too. All right? All right, we're back. uh below again. I Couldn't really get a good angle from the side, so let's try it. Uh, from the back side one more time. pry this boot up, taking care of it, not tear it and I can see I see the Fastener I believe that's the Torx I Grabbed a Torx 45. fits. Yeah, it looks like a Torx 45. Okay, let's go ahead and break this guy loose. I've got the Uh got a ratchet on it with a long extension and she's turning good. I'll just back this bolt out and then, uh, we'll use a pry bar to separate the collar off of the steering shaft. again. we're doing this without tearing this little rubber boot. There we go. What? What is it? kiddo? The youngins are here again today. It's Saturday there's no school I know what you're saying. but Ray you don't work on Saturday Well, when you work for yourself, you work every day. which is how it is. You do what you got to do anyway. Uh, the collar is becoming separated now I think maybe I'm off of there. we're uh We're not gonna fight like that. Oh no. Foreign. okay. steering gear has achieved freedom. It's loose now I just gotta gotta wiggle it out. get back on the driver's side wheel. Well again, let's uh, let's kind of Wiggle this thing out. Hopefully we gotta I've generated enough space here I think I did. yeah it's it's coming out. it's moving a little hung up on the other side. probably the tie rod. No worries, a couple good Yanks she'll come out there it is. Look at my own steering gear. hey there's our full view of our Carnage come here tie rod. Come here. Okay, all right got it. Okie dokes So we've got the uh old unit and new unit lined up. Mounting points are the same but looks like uh, length is the same. That's good I had to disassemble the old ones just to get the jam nut. My new tie rods and the new rack did not come with Jam nuts so I had to take it apart anyway. it is what it is and uh oh I need my O-rings and I got some cotter pins too so this one's good to go. I'm gonna go ahead and finish prepping that and uh, we'll get it installed All right. New unit. traveling back around bright lights, we're getting ready to go back in. I've uh I've already put the new O-rings on the lines inside just to save us all some valuable time. So uh, let's uh, let's maneuver this thing into its home and get her bolted back in and then we will be good to go. But I can take this down and have a wheel alignment done and that will be that. Yes many of you were asking what I plan on doing about the wheel alignments since I don't have a lemon machine here And the answer is simple: I'll get someone else to do it that way I don't have to shove that thing right on in there where she goes. That's what we need. You go in almost. we're almost in the brackets. Let's go down below and see if I can't get those lines connected real quick. Like these lines in easier said than done. There's not much space to work with noise there. How much leverage I can deliver? There we go. that one's in. Ah, got him, feed line and return liner in. Let's get that bolt in there I think it's this one little 10 mil right here. Yep, get that guy started. Then they, uh, then we'll do the steering shaft that will Bolt the unit to the Rack or uh to the uh, what you call it words subframe. There we go. Subframe we'll Bolt the unit to the subframe. get the tie rods on wheels on Etc thick little drop click. There we go. It hooked up right there. Perfect. Okay, back around back again. let's get this boot up here. Oh good. The collar is in position. Let's just pry that back down and we'll top the bolt into it. I Called that the kill people bolt because if you forget it, then your steering system comes apart and then you lose control of the vehicle And that's how you kill people and we don't want to do that. Come on there, caller, go down into your home. Well I've been fiddling with this thing for about 20 minutes now. just kind of wiggle it around and I got it, it's in position I just need to uh to get our bolt lined up and and in there. and I can tighten this down for uh, that actually hurt. My fingers are a little sore after that one because I had to reach inside of this uh, little dust boot right here and uh, manipulate that the universal joint that's in there all in an effort to uh to line up that little collar. It was not particularly easy or fun. It's my least favorite part about these kinds of jobs. is this one critical Fastener right here and without it, someone might die and that would be bad. Woohoo! Okay, hope you guys can see I'm going back in through the wheel. well again to uh, get a little bit of torque uh on this Fastener I have it run down but it's at a goofy angle and I can't get torque on it Foreign. I've got the Uh I've got the Torx bit on the bolt and we're just going to give it some uh, some finalized flakes again without tearing that boot. Don't tear. Hang on here. All right. Got it torque achieved. Just slide that boot back down where it goes. It'll keep the seal clean and then we can, uh, get those bolts back in that hold this unit to the subframe. We should do the Uh I'll do the passenger side first I Can I think I can manipulate that one a little bit better because I can reach up and uh, get a hold of the gear at the same time and wiggle it around until this bolt fits I think uh, almost. Yes, No, it's close there. it is. Got it. There's one that one's in right over here and let's go over to the driver's side and we'll get that one. Oh, it's not threaded. Hang on. Hang on. A little ahead of myself there. now it's threaded so we can go over to the driver's side next. Alrighty driver's side bolt coming in even if they uh, reach around. treatment Erico Style There you go. That one's on cool. So we got both bolts in I Need to secure the line with its bolts over there. We'll bolt these things down and uh oh, it's a little motor mount. Can't forget that motor mount. You guys would never forgive me if I forgot that ball. Oh no, uh, how did I do this the last time? Not like this? I think I went straight on sure Mix: ooh Chick-fil-A is here not sponsored? That's just what's for lunch. Manual mix All right guys. I'm taking a break I need chicken sandwiches in me? I'll be right back. You guys stay here. Enjoy this commercial. All right. I'm back. That was good. My fillets of chicken were quite filling. so uh, now we get back at it. Let's go ahead and put the color bolt in six and I'll give it some manual torque to finish it off because that tool is not designed for delivery torque. it's just designed to, uh, move the Fasteners around just the right wrench? sure, right, wrench, wrong side, rut row okay, and clickage? All right. That's in all right. Let's get out of here because I've still got to put in the bracket bolt for that line. remember I had to take that line loose to uh, get access to the Big Bolt Squeeze you guys in here a little bit. Yeah, we're definitely running out of space now. Close Quarters Combat there it is. All right. All right, we're going in again with the wrench. Let's finish this thing off. I Hear kids screaming in the office I Think they're fine. Why aren't you? uh, doing what you supposed to do here? Nothing enough friction on my threads. There we go. Okay, that's tight. Okay, let's back up some. We'll uh, we will run the bolts in this one and that one for the subframe. you can't see, it's over there. That one, that one. there it is. and then we'll put the outer tie rods on. Foreign noises. Here's the one and the one down yonder. nice and two on the other side. Foreign Hard part's over. Let's go get the outer tie rods prepped and then we will install those next. Okay, we've moved over to the toolbox bench. There's one of our outers. Let's go ahead and open this guy up. I've already got the jam nuts installed on the inner tie rods which are on the rack already. Hmm. Powder pin. It's good. What I meant by prepped is install the grease fitting right here. It just kind of screws in. So I believe that's an eight mil. That's what I got. We're grabbed and I was mistaken. Seven mil. Let's try a seven. Nope. Let's try standard. How about a 5? 16. let's see if that's it. Survey says yes, we don't want to overdo these because these guys will break off and if they break off, then uh, then we're done. It's game over. We're gonna do that times two and then we can thread these new outers onto the inners and uh, bolt them to these steering knuckles. Get rid of that. don't cut my thingies. Clicks All right. Back to the car, we go Okay. Inner Tie rod, Outer Tie rod. You two maker acquaintance, you're going to be spending a lot of time together. Go ahead and spin this guy on. I Uh I Spaced these jam nuts by counting threads and using my finger as a measuring tool. I Hope to get them fairly accurate. and if not, uh, well, the alignment guys will deal with that later because I won't. and again, 19 millimeters holes not quite lined up a little bit farther, a little more, a little more. Got it. Fold our pin around. securing that castle nut for eternity. Oh, you're doing it wrong. I Know there's a hundred ways to do that. That's the way I'm doing it. Okay, let's do the uh, passenger side. okay. moving over all the way over here, back to the passenger side and then repeat. Tie rod gets threaded on. that light's annoying. Get that out of here. Come on. that's good right there. Come here. Thank you There it is. Castle Nut goes on. All right. Oh right on. look at that. The hole lined up perfectly. That's cool I couldn't do that again if I tried put that on there I'll spin this one around and yeah I know I'm doing it wrong. Do that kind of stuff on purpose it's called comment generators stole half of America Now these joints do have grease in them, but I'm going to add some anyway. I Know that they're good. a little more. squeeze. there we go. and the other side as well. that's a mess there. shiny. Um, okay. I think that's it. What? I Feel like I'm forgetting something. What am I forgetting? Um, oh oh, the motor mount. You guys remember it. I Don't remember. That's right. Here's the bolt now. I Remember motor mount. Let's go back down below one more time and we'll get that mount set up. We'll finish this off. Yeah. reaching again. Oh nice. It's uh, it's aligned just like it should be. Oh my uh. my battery was crapping out on this one. It's got a poor connection. Oh one more for good measure. There we go. All right. Mounts in rack is in, lines are in, steering gear is in, tie rods are in Jam nuts are jammed I'll put some torque on those in a moment. Uh, what else do we need to do? I need to change the oil and we need to fill. Uh I need to fill up power steering. So let's let this down and we'll do. uh. we'll refill power steering first. Okey-dokes back under the hood for some pouring things. I'm not going to use it. We're gonna do this the Uh manual method I've got some, uh, some BG power steering fluid here. This is the good stuff. See if my pouring things skills are still up to par. Hey hey, so far it's oh I spilled some I failed. We'll get it right, don't worry. So I I Went ahead and skipped the oil draining procedure and now we can just move on to the oil filling procedure. I Got some 520 mobile one fully synthesized engine oil because I don't use cheap stuff here. Quality doesn't cost, it pays and I figure customers are here for quality, not not so much, uh, perceived value. So we're only using premium level products. that's why I installed a Wix filter and there's the debate. Mobile One and Wix uh, there's better stuff I know, but this is good stuff too and that's what we're going to use because I said so I like Mobile One I Know it's nothing super special. It's not the it's not like a Pennzoil Ultra platinum or anything like that, but it's a fairly decent oil. It's got a decent additive package and it will do just fine for this uh, three liter. Ford However, it won't do fine with my pouring things action because of the angle of our dangle here and the large opening of this uh, this container. I'm going to give it a shot, but I fear I'm gonna spill and now we're doing good. All right. Foreign number four coming in. Um, no, where it's stuck you guys. Oh, fail, there we go. Ow, that kind of hurt. Yep, cork number four that equates to one gallon for you European types. Okay, that's another another set of ree right there. Okay, this is Court five. We're gonna head into the cabin and uh, starting Z engine. We're gonna hear a whole bunch of whining from the power steering pump because that fluid is going to be aerated and it will go away as the air bubbles migrate their way to the reservoir and then ultimately remove themselves from solution. Beginning engine stocking sequence. now. okay, check the reservoir, make sure that it served up all the fluid. Let's see, we got. yeah, a little bit low. a little low as to be expected. Pouring things on for round two. Oh I Got a flashlight battery down in and since our oil filter is primed, we can go ahead and check that oil level next. Let's see what we got. We are a little low. Another half quart or so should do it. There we go. and I'll mop up my spillage too. I Don't want that. It's unsightly and unprofessional. Okay, restarting. round two. we're gonna. We'll let this. uh, power steering system Purge Foreign. Yeah, that'll show up pretty soon as uh, there's all these air bubbles migrate their way out. In fact, I Think it needs a little bit more nice. Okay, let's take a peek down below. We'll do a leak check real quick Looking good. No filter leak, no drain plug leak. Let's check the power steering lines over here on this side. those are right there looking good. O-rings have done their job and that whining noise has stopped. We're good to go. All right guys, this video is running long time is up the essence. I'm gonna go ahead and close this one out I Just need to slap the wheels back on and we'll get this thing over to the Uh to another shop to have the alignment done and we'll be good to go. So uh. That being said, they'd like to thank you for watching this video As always I Hope you enjoyed this video. If you did enjoy this video, please feel free to let me know about that by tapping that like button down below. And don't forget to drop me a comment or two while you're down there. So again, and as always, thank you for watching And most importantly, do not forget to have yourselves a great day! See you guys later! end of Escapade Flashlight Foreign Would you believe that they don't have this? and concentrate at the parts store? At least not the one that I used Had to buy it by the gallon. It's like six bucks a gallon. That's ridiculous. It's just a little water. no rain. Oh there we go through. water flip Foreign. See you guys later. Thanks for watching. Have a great day.

100 thoughts on “Loss of control, sloppy steering! damaged ball socket! 2007 ford escape”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lester Burtard says:

    howdy, , , , ya need to, pipe in , , , , background horn beeps accidents gun fire bla bla bla
    don't know, kinda single echo Great Vid(64 yrs old) ya know not the same
    ty, les

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars chris challacombe says:

    MORE BREAK CLEAN SOUNDS…..LOL!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars james tanner says:

    Turn wheel few times to get fluid in pump and rack so you dont run pump dry

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars djsi38t says:

    In my opinion….a bunch of those bolts are NOT tight enough and after a week everythings going to be loose and very dangerous…..That stuff needs to be cranked down hard which was not done on any of those bolts.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Excalibastard says:

    Lets go Ray! Ta hell with that other autoshop. Im looking forward to the future of your shop and this channel!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars K. Kristian Jonsson says:

    Lube nipples on the joint! Haven't seen that in many years. A good idea.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ihate Dietcola says:

    I use the same oil and wix filters on my Dakota.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ThuggBoi69 says:

    Glad to see your showing more of yourself in your videos

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars james tanner says:

    Ray you are going to have to stop saying raise up !!!!! Just raise works fine

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Perry Williams says:

    Rain-x washer fluid is much bettererest.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt D says:

    Great job Ray! Replacing racks or even just power steering hoses can be a super pain!

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stevo says:

    thankyou Ray a very enjoyable two parter,👍👍

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony Young says:

    5/16's&8mm is the same size.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars vaughn markotter says:

    Gooday from New Zealand 🤙 always good to watch what you get upto, always entertaining mate

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lee Murray says:

    Ray, my only concern is how will the Snap-on man feed his family now? Oh, the humanity.🤣

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe David Zuniga says:

    Thanks!

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars NightrunnerXM says:

    Y'know, most guys don't have a problem with big tools in tight spaces…it's usually considered desirable, in fact… (Sorry, the joke is just there to be made.)

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JoAnn Clinard says:

    You wasted no time getting after what you do best! You shall succeed and we're all here for it!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars lalitoojos says:

    Work make you happy again

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Mangold says:

    I do not miss the doodly-doos. It was the most annoying phone in the world.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Stephen Smith says:

    oils oil it all comes from under the ground.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars russell bennington says:

    1 Gallon for you European types… You know that ONLY the NORTHERN Americans (because America is a continent containing many countries, and NOT a Country itself!) still use the ancient IMPERIAL system. The entire world other than the USA and a couple of others that are way behind the rest of the world uses Metric unit of measurement so 4 quarts would be somewhere around 4 litres… because English gallons and US gallons are different volumes… nobody actually knows how much a gallon actually is… thats why we use litres, which is 10cm x 10cm x10cm, otherwise known as 1000 cubic centimeters.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ivan Bailey says:

    DOOOO-DO-DEEE-DOOO

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Doyle Holloway says:

    Today i replaced the brake pads on my car and i caught myself saying
    "GET OFF OF THERE, ALL C'MON, COME HERE, LOUD NOISES, CLICK, MUCH BETTER,
    AND FLASHLIGHT GRAVITY SEVERAL TIMES!!!!)….
    EVEN WHEN I WAS JACKING UP THE CAR I SAID, MOVING ON UP!!!

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Marte Houdesheldt says:

    sounds funny but i almost miss the phone . do you?

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Martin M says:

    ray iam so happy for u. ur now living the dream 👍👍👍

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars russell bennington says:

    have you got a white (or melanin deficient) pen to mark those nuts so you know for sure its torqued up before it leaves your workshop to get an alignment? Weve had customers moan that a bolt was left loose, they blamed us, but it was the alignment place that adjusted it and didnt retighten it again afterwards

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Clinton Turner says:

    Cheap regular Aim toothpaste and a little water on a paper towel rubbed on the headlight covers, I have found, works great on my 2009 Smart Car. I thought I would help out.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nevile Dawes says:

    That LED is strobing bad

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Greg Betts says:

    remember the old days that had a steering box on the frame … good vid . glad you making some coin

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Kerr says:

    Greetings from New Zealand. Great to see you back in action fixing cars, even if it was a Ford (guess that's why it needed fixing🤣🤣). Best wishes for your new business! We do need some dooo deeee dooos though!

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Dennis says:

    Thx Ray for an informative and entertaining video Congrats on the new shop. Health, Prosperty and Happiness to you and yours in the future.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Peter Levy says:

    Great to see you back into it, enjoy your videos, hope it all works for you.

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alec Rollins says:

    Not clutching my pearls, but maybe hookup some gaming consoles in the office for your kids that grab their attention? Worried about them running around in an industrial complex while your attention is on the work at hand…

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joseph King says:

    You have a great day too Ray. 👍

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pete Owens says:

    Enjoyed this one Ray. I pulled the subframe and steering rack out as one unit to make room to drop the engine and trans out of my Nissan Versa a few years ago. ( very similar setup). I thought to myself during reassembly that I hope I never have to do that again to replace the steer rack but this has shown me the tricks to do it without total removal of the subframe. Thanks. Hope I never need to but nice to know this just in case.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chas Reno says:

    Wish you Good Luck Ray!

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alan Dike says:

    In the new shop.. nice man, that was quick!

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eric Wolff says:

    You had me at removing the subframe bolts… out of my dyi league. Keep up the great work and entertaining commentary

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scooter30FTW says:

    Does that steering rack not have replaceable inner tie rod ends?

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay says:

    Try rual king

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Sparks says:

    (AHEM…) COMMENT OR 2…(4 U 😁👈)

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shannon Austin says:

    ohhhhh no powering down …. 🙂

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andrew says:

    Amsoil dealer next?

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars twwtb says:

    Hey man, you're doing that wrong! 🤣😂😅

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bill smith says:

    I wonder if you give a running commentary on everything you do?

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Sparks says:

    NEW RACK HAS LINE TO EQUALIZE LEFT & RIGHT PRESSURES…KEWL UNIT!!!

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Darth Vader says:

    Thank God you don't have that annoying doodly doodly phone ring here!

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars teflon tyson says:

    Really miss the doodle doodle doos! Please get a phone like that 🙂
    Oh! And the radio in the background would be awesome 😉

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Jordan says:

    They're only called Cotter Pins when they're sourced from the Cotter region of England, otherwise they're just called Sparkling Split Pins. Beautiful work, explained perfectly. You seem much more energetic, I wonder if it's excitement at being your own boss, or just this is your untethered natural pace, but I like it. 👍👍

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jere Bigler says:

    You sound happy for the first time in a while! Voice has a lilt to it that was missing. Good to see you back in your element, back to your old self. Great video! Keep going forward. Best of luck!

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joseph Learn says:

    I’m glad to see your back working on cars I missed that

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Knight Taylor says:

    epic content like always ray

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Sparks says:

    OLD SCHOOL; COTTER KEY/PIN…OR 8Penny Nail in a pinch…

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars NorCal Hobbyist says:

    So awesome man! Great to see you working in your own shop!

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars he's the Master says:

    First time I ever saw a front end steering gear assembly replaced. You are amazing worker Ray. Not a favorite job for a mechanic and now I know why. Excellent lighting under the hood.

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Noel Aird says:

    I miss the doodle doo's lol 😂

    Keep up the awesome work mate, I've even got the wife watching (some times lol).
    Good luck from the big Western Australia

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Santos says:

    Enjoyed the video, Ray.

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Hunt says:

    You make it look easy, having all the tools probably helps.

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rocket Duck 1953 says:

    Dang Ray most people would be balled up in a fetal position somewhere after getting shit canned but you go out and get your own shop and get in complete competition with the shop that fired you…!! Keep on grinding my friend…!!!

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Piwcewicz says:

    BUY PLUG STOCK GOD BLESS TRUMP TRUMP WINS 2024

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Goyim Golem says:

    I like Purolator filters. Am I a dumb?

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars W Huffer says:

    You should have been a surgeon

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chas Boomer says:

    Ray I do really most of what you do and no don't always agree but about 95% I do agree with the way you do it. Just I have many years on you and moved up to being a maintenance millwright and a supervisor of an entire department. Yes, I do enjoy watching you work and a little fun as well. 👀😱🤗😆🤣 Yes I retired a while back now. I'm trying not to buy any of this newer over done electronic crap they call a vehicle…

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mdcorman D says:

    if you have a NAPPA by you the petroleum industry chet shoes that Mobil 1 and NAPPA brand are similiar. just saying and nappa is a few bucks cheaper

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sawbone IOMC says:

    Dad always said…”get your butt behind your work….it makes it easier.”

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars guitarstitch says:

    I like this new video location without all the blaring obnoxious bass from the boombox in the background! Video quality improvements!

    Rainman Ray: New Formula, Same Great Taste!

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J Wise says:

    You'll do well on your own. I worked in a shop for a bit and enjoyed it. Went back to custom jewelry to make twice the money but still build engines and transmissions for a few locals . Just don't hand me a rusty northern turd. 😆

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MIRANDA says:

    Your buddy rich would be very disappointed in you…

    $6.00 a gallon for windshield washer fluid. Omg you need to go to another store!!!

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 2010MegaScooter says:

    Ray you seem soo much happier, you were always yourself at the other shop, but now it seems like you can totally be yourself with the pride you have at your shop. 👍👍👍

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars EARL Harrell says:

    What a pleasure it is to see you turnin' wrenches in your own shop! This must be a thrill for you and your family. Remember to balance your "Work Time" with your "Family Time"! It's easy to fall into the trap of working 7 days a week when you own your own business! Don't let the "FEAR" overcome your time spent with your wife and family! As always, great content, excellent technical knowledge, and just enough humor! My wife chuckles every time she hears your children in the background. Well Done Ray!! Earl and Jean Harrell.

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dillon Turner says:

    Thought those ford systems were suppose to take atf not power steering fluid?

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Milner says:

    I liked the video, and am very happy you are now in your own shop. The only thing missing is the do da do da dos!

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kenneth James says:

    Ray man, you sound a HELL of a lot happier tin this one sir, so nice to see!

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Freemesser says:

    Hey Ray, at least up here in the north the best place to get the blue washer fluid is Home Depot believe it or not…$3/gallon or so 👍

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 7natcho says:

    Hi Ray . When I went out on my own I too was without an alignment machine as that as you are well aware is a massive investment . Here is a thought for you from someone who was in the exact same situation . Many times the customer didn't have the time right away to get on a rack or the alignment shop was too busy to accommodate me on the same day as i did the repairs . Not wanting to damage customers tires i went looking for a cost effective solution .. I purchased an alignment steering wheel/brake chalk ,, set of toe plates and a AMMCO magnetic caster camber gauge model # 2550 . By no means are these tools exact but used correctly they put you closer for a proper 4 wheel alignment than you would believe . Not sure if you knew about this gauge already but thought I would throw it out there . Have a great day tomorrow in your new shop .

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Douglas Rohr says:

    Not a single spray of brake clean. 😔

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jerry McCullough says:

    Best of luck to you, Ray! I really enjoy your videos, on and off duty, Glad that you decided to go your own way!

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Semper Fi Mechanic says:

    I dont think people understand how hard and how long it takes to do a video every day or other day. I barely can do 1 or 2 a week

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars K Paul says:

    👍

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tromador says:

    Have you lost all shyness, was there an issue with the old place or have you just decided you don't care any more? We are suddenly seeing a lot more of you since the move. This is a good thing.

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dave lento says:

    Ray now that you have your own shop you can get your supplies anywhere you want so bulk up on brake clean, windshield washer tabs , shop rags…the list is endless but you will get them cheaper and at Amazon the world is your stockroom. Hope all goes well for you and the family….or should I say wife unit!😂

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zoe Brain says:

    Very unimpressed by the design. Very impressed at the skill shown in maintaining it. As an engineer used to working with German military tech it offends me that the Ford (?) design engineers appeared to have given zero thought to maintenance.
    Maybe I'm spoilt. I know there's no way I could do half the job Ray did. click

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Justin Emery says:

    Just keep doing you man!!! A true mechanic. You never slow down and never changed your ways!!! Great job, look forward to many years watching you show how we all want our vehicles to be handled.

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Miller says:

    Great videos and I'm glad things are working out for you.
    A bit of advice on power steering systems. After a repair where the system was open, use a handheld or air operated vacuum pump on the power steering reservoir to pull air out of the system before startup. Makes a big difference getting air out of the system. The good Mityvac handheld vacuum pumps generally come with the little suction cup things for this reason. Most people don't know what it's for and trash the adapter.

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Atomic Force Gaming says:

    So glad you are back bro ! my mornings haven't been the same since Ian. Bless you and your family brother, good honest people are rare in this world these days !

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Farias says:

    I'm so happy that you're putting talents in your own shop. Good luck and prosper!

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Doc says:

    Your work ethic and determination is unrivaled. You seem to persevere through all challenges,even the unknown. Great role model for your children and anyone else for that matter. Last few weeks have been inspirational!👍

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alexandru Rares Datcu says:

    You really should not let your kids run around in a hazardous area, not sure what the insurance company has to say about that if you have one…

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars KINGLOWNESS says:

    GREAT JOB!!! THAT'S A ROUGH ONE.

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Raney says:

    Ray, since the number of vehicles will be slow for now I have a challenge for you:

    Do a job (more complicated than an oil change) completely manually – no power tools.

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Clif Jackson says:

    Wish you would have a look at my car. It has had an after market exhaust put in and is burning rich.

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alec CaptCo says:

    I've been through 3 shops since I started watching you. It is never easy Ray! Keep up the good work.

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Philippe P. says:

    Extremmmeeee

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Allen says:

    I miss peter but I don't miss that annoying phone

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LessStress says:

    When are you getting the nuddie calendars that stick to the dash 😅

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars odysseus hionis says:

    its so nice being your own boss i was its so good to do what you want when you want and how you want..i live in las vegas neveda can i come and see you sometime..

  98. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin L says:

    I'm starting to feel at home again, just need the obnoxious company phone ringing in the background.

  99. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pete N says:

    You know those magnetic flashlights are fine but they have one draw back (pun). They tend to attract nuts and bolts when you lay them down, so if you ever find yourself looking for a lost bolt, check the magnet on the light. It might save you some frustration.

  100. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dustcommander100 says:

    If my eyes do not deceive, there is a cowboy in your shop! I'll bet he gets a tremendous automotive education before heading out solo on the prairie.

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