Learn how to replace the ENTIRE front suspension of your car in this two episode series. Here I will show you how to install a brand new wheel bearing, ball joints, control arms, tie rod, strut, and axle.
The ball joint and wheel bearing has to be pressed into the knuckle and I have a bunch of tips and tricks to make that easy. I show how to properly install a tie rod (safely) and get an accurate measurement so you can get the car aligned. I also show you how to properly torque down bolts with bushings so you don’t tear them. The rest of the suspension parts are pretty simple to install and then we go for a ride to see how much better the car handles!
First EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ2fJ_aM_T0
How to Replace Sway Bar End Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnrARhxhaSo
How to Replace Wheel Bearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe_WtKIKlYA
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I am pumped now that the suspension is all good and the surprise at the end of the video! We are gonna have some fun with this car!
PS I will have a car meetup in Toronto Canada this Tuesday. Check my stories on YouTube, Instagram or Facebook page for more info!!!
I need help with installing all of that the suspension. Would you like to make a video of my car.
I can drive it to you.
I would like to learn how as well.
It's a 2011 Nissan Sentra
Please and
Thank you
Hey Chris, Been a big fan of your videos for quite some time now and finally deciding to do the entire front of my 2001 Civic Ex… Any reason why I shouldn't buy a full assembly for the struts, knuckle, etc?
15:03 these jokes write themselves
You started with no boot on the strut and then the next it had a boot. How’d you get it on?
I would ❤ to be Chris Fix assistant.
This is gold. Thank you so much
Hey Chris. Just wondering if balljoints have to be greased in all cases when buying new ones? Do they ever come with the grease already installed?
Hey, chris fix I love the vids keep up the good work. I am wondering where you get all the proper torque values for the car. Where can I get the proper torque values for mine? @ChrisFix
Did you ever repaint it? looks more like a 2 million mile car!
Would this video apply well to my 97 Chevy Tahoe ?
Acura wheel bearing have 4 bolts in the back of knuckle which helps to pull bearing in,
Use hand tools,fir all of this,saves you big mistakes, like grinding threds on nuts or bolts,
Thank you so much
Hey Chris fix got a question do you also do this rear suspension to?
Why not rear suspension as well?
ang galing nito di madamot sa kaalaman.
Total cost?
After watching each of your videos I always feel life is much easier😂❤
15:18 I love how Chris talks about the retaining clip like it's a small side comment, then says "This prevents your axel from falling out as you drive"
Raise your hand if you came here because you’re broke 😅 👋🏼
Wow, I’m completely hooked on your videos! You explain everything with such clarity and simplicity, like a great teacher guiding a child ❤
It's crazy seeing that the Del Soul turbo project had been 5 years on the making.
I have a 2nd youtube tab open playng "jazz hip hop" instrumentals while watching this. LoFi jazz and car talk, the combo I never knew I needed.
You need to change your title to "How to Install a COMPLETELY New Front Suspension in a Car or Truck."
How do you get the boot on
Ok we need the same thing for the rear suspension
Bit of a newbie question here, but why didn't you also have to replace the rear suspension? It doesn't have much impact on drive-ability? What about safety?