Dude you've been saving my ass for nearly a decade now. I can't thank you enough. Just TODAY because of your videos i saved over $1,000 doing my brakes and inner tie rod end myself. I hope you make bank on these videos because they are incredibly valuable. What you got right is not compromsing on a good shot of what needs to be done. Everything is visible and each step is clear. Im so grateful for what you do.
Do like he recommends in another vid of his- buy tools with the money you save on each DIY project, invest in your own garage! To me that advice was some of the best and I've been trying to follow it, and it works! Chris is a hero.
@@AimingWanderously oh, we're way past that! I have a garage full of tools haha. I started with a ratchet set from harbor freight that is still going strong (it's a little clapped out after 9 years). I have tools for a/c systems, and many others. I can and have fixed so many things that I never would have even understood.
I'm 50 years old with four vehicles and I can honestly say you've given me the drive and vision to want to be a small time mechanic for me and my friends. Thank you.
Hey i have this issue I've changed everything tire rods bearings I even put a new coilover on. But every time I run over a bump I hear something I almost sounds like something is loose I have checked everything and nothing is loose
@@chrisfix It's also cool, that you reply even to comments on older videos! Btw thanks for the video, I am planning to have tie rods done and now I know, what's what and how it works. Overall I've seen nearly all your videos (some of them multiple times) and you inspired and educated me so much! Looking forward to the video about Christmas presents tips, publish it soon, please! :D
Seriously!! I just inherited my dads tools from his autobody shop that he sold, and I was youtubing how to use each of the specialty tools. I got one of those inner tie rod changer sets so I figured I'd see how it works. This is by far the cleanest tutorial i have ever seen on youtube. Well done brother!
Whenever I have car work to do, I try to look for your videos. I know I can trust what you are telling us. Your videos are SOOO helpful. Thanks a million!!!
Dude. Your videos rock. No fluff. Straight to the point. Good steady camera. Audio volume and speech speed are just right. You've saved me a crapload of money and taught me a lot in the process. Kudos to you sir!
I hate mechanics who are so vague and they get pissed when you ask them a simple question about how or why. Like they’re guarding the knowledge they were born with or something😒
I like how you explain every detail of the process, it's very helpful for ppl like me and others that know how to turn a wrench but has never been exposed to certain areas of the car. Thank you sir, great videos as always👊🏽🤙🏽
I know this video may be very old, but I just want you to know how special you truly are man like I mean it to the bottom of my heart you help me, fix my whole inner and outer tire rod in like two hours, bought rental tools, and everything. Chris definitely help me over the years to fix my vehicles you are a truly awesome person man thx so much.🙌🏾🥲 Hope to meet you one day brother .
Changed nearly my whole suspension (inner and outer tie rod ends, upper and lower control arms and sway bar end links) all thanks to this fantastic man! Thanks chris!
I'm a long time mechanic and I must say that this video is right up there with the best! You're well spoken, explanations are great, camerawork is great and you know the terminology for what you're working with. Great job and thank you!
@@sveni3798 okay, I'm ready to learn something. I watched the video again very carefully and really didn't catch anything this time around other than where he may have misspoke a few times. Now I must say that I don't have much experience with rack and pinion front ends because I haven't had to repair one yet. So, please tell me what was really wrong with this young man's video, I want to learn something.
It’s inaccurate and too imprecise to count the number of turns when removing the outer tie rod. It’s much more accurate to measure from the center of the tie rod end and a self-made mark on the tie rod itself. Since Chris is replacing both the inner tie rod and the outer, he would want to measure from the rack and pinion housing out to the center of the outer tie rod end before removal. Yes, he is going to get an alignment right afterwards, but I have seen different tie rod end lengths. This can render the car undrivable if using the turn count method.
Chris deserved his happiness after 6 years. He never quit making videos for us. College campus is closed due to coronavirus allowing me to watch his videos to educate myself. You're the best Chrisfix!
I love how these videos boost up my confidence. Then you go to actually do it, and every approach requires different steps. The inner tie rod spins, so I ended up using a pipe and vice scripts to hold it in place. Then there was a rubber housing over the inner tie rod. The rubber mallet for the castle nut didn't work. Sledge hammer baby. Gotta go caveman sometimes.
I’m doing my own outer tire rod , sway bar links, struts and brakes all in one , gon be my first time but watching ya videos gives me confidence , here we go
My husband and son replaced tie rod and control arm because this video was so precise! Saved my son a lot of money, and add some father/son time. Thanks!
Chris, Just wanted to say Thank You for sharing your knowledge with others, I did the inner and outer tie rods According to the videos instructions, I'm not mechanically inclined, but you provided the right information step by step and I managed to get it done.. Thanks again, Wishing you continued success, Congratulations on over 7 million subscribers..
Wow, has Chris ever evolved as a presenter. The information has always been bang on, but the delivery is much more enthusiastic and entertaining today. Great job Chris, you have helped and entertained millions of people. You and a few other You Tubers are the reason I still go on You Tube.
I don't ever comment on people's videos, but you're solid and to the point with you're stuff, you get to the point and explain everything very well. You made changing my tie rod ends a pretty easy experience and saved me some cash. Thanks man, much appreciated.
I've replaced at least a dozen tie-rod ends. I've NEVER had one that would come out with a rubber mallet. I've always used a mini sledge hammer, and hit the spindle from the side. Usually 3 good wacks will pop it out. Also, instead of counting turns, I pull the inner and outer off intact and measure the distance from grease fitting to fitting. Then make sure the newly assembled unit is the same.
I may have posted this on your video before, but I had a 2007 Nissan Maxima was was having suspension and steering issues. Using your videos, I saved over $4,000 as Nissan quoted me $5,400 to do the work. I paid $1,000 for parts and tools.
He didn't say the car cost 5,400 dollars. He said the dealer was charging him 5,400 dollars to do the job. He saved 4,500 dollars doing the job himself, he spent a 1,000 dollars in parts and tools did it himself.
Jay Pete don’t ever go to the dealer because they overcharge you waaay to much for a simple fix go to an independent shop that’s been known for great service but remember never the dealer
I had the EXACT same situation with my 2004 Honda CRV! Got a $5,400 quote from a local reputable mechanic, but did it myself for $1000 in parts and tools!
I have a 2013 GMC Terrain. I got hit and the tie rod is bent. I've called the parts stores in my area and they all quote me $100 to rent the inner tie rod tool and they don't even know if they have the one for my vehicle. Any advice?
The tool costs $100 to rent, but you get the money back when you return the part (ask them and make sure this is their policy). I would rent the tool and see if it fits. You dont need to take anything of except the bellows boot and just slide the tool on top of the tie rod and see if it fits. It should fit, the kits come with different size attachments.
ChrisFix I had to order parts because my vehicle is new (crash damage). The new inner tie rod has no pin. the tie rod end has no grease fitting. They did, however send the original clamp for the boot, so I won't have to use zip ties. Thanks for the video, it was a big help.
I like the education that accompany the videos..''' Wish we had TH-cam 35-40 years ago & the internet too lol... Back then you either learned by trial & error, or had a friend, father or grandfather who worked on vehicles.... I had to learn by trial & error because my father was all thumbs & my grandfather gardened in his spare time & paid a mechanic friend of his for vehicle repairs. Now back in his younger years, he even had a Farrier re-shoe his horses. No joke there....
im a college student in the UK and im behind on some work. i searched "remove steering arm ball joint" and clicked ontop video, instantly recognized the iconic "hi guys its chris fix here" and i knew i was gonna pass this write up, thank you chris, your a savior
I've only seen a few of your videos at this point but already the quality and clarity is head and shoulders above the rest. Not to mention how much I appreciate the density of useful information, no fluff. Thank you!
james klinski that little pin, they should come with the tie rod. The clamp for the boot that he broke should come with it too. If the tie rod doesn’t come with those things, you can buy them at the auto parts store. he chose to use a ghetto zip tie 😂!!! As long as it works!
Chris, tonight or tomorrow morning I will be changing my outer tie rod ends on my 2007 Nissan Murano. I feel very confident doing this because of your video. I’ve always been super mechanically inclined and love DIY jobs. I originally was going to take my vehicle to a shop. When it comes to steering I have not attempted anything prior. I looked up how to check if a tie rod is bad an discovered you and your vids. I am incredibly impressed with how instructive and thorough you are. Because of your instruction is why I’m going to change these out myself with complete confidence. My driver side outer rod is sooooo loose one can lightly hold onto the bellow and spin the rod. CRAZY. I will comment as to how the job went. Thank you, Chris!
You are very good at what you do and give ordinary people the ability to accomplish jobs like this by themselves without having to take it to the shop which would cost a fortune, keep up the great work..... don't understand why your getting a lot of negativity from people smh, they could at least give you some credit cause your videos has a lot of value to them
You are the man, buddy! I’ve been watching your videos for like 5 years and really appreciate getting your insight and commentary on stuff. Thanks again and God bless!
Chris, Great teaching job, Thank You for being so informative and detailed. Very calm and focused, no useless banter or distracting elevator music. You should be proud of yourself.
Chris you are a very generous man! I'm a 51 yo female that has now done almost all of my own repairs on both my 02 Ford f350 & my 07 Toyota FJ because of your videos. Thank you for helping this old gal save money & find enjoyment in getting greasy!!
You can put a piece of tape on old rod, measure old and new from tape to ends in addition to counting spins and it is much more accurate. Tape, a tape measurer and math. Often don't need to align. Awesome videos dude.
If anyone is going to make a video, this is how it should be made. Very clear, concise and informative. I especially liked the part about the twisting 20X. Thank you.
Roman Roman I have been wrenching on cars,trucks,tractors,race cars,etc,etc,74 years and in my experience his 20 twists(turns),wasn't enough,he forgot to allow for the extra length of the new inner tie rod !!!!! I would have cut off the excess to match the original length of the old tie rod and THEN turned the new end on 20 twists (turns) !!!!!. ♿ 🇱🇷
Love seeing these old videos and comparing them to his recent ones. You really see how much he's grown as a TH-cam personality. Keep up the good work Chris.
Thanks so much for this! Going to change my Tie rod, AC axel, and ball joint tonight on my town and country. Tired of paying so much having a mechanic do it for me. I’m a mail lady and need lots of car repairs, so I guess it’s time I learn how to do these myself!
Shirke M You only use red loctite if you do not have those pins that hold it in place. I have pins that prevent it from loosening so the blue loctite is used as extra protection from loosening due to vibration. If your tie rod doesnt have a pin to prevent it from unscrewing, then you might consider using red (permanent) loctite.
oh i remember this job lol it was a hassle but not as bad as a Auto shop wanting $600.00 to do the job... i am so happy that we have guys like you where we can learn to do it ourselves and save money! thanks
ChrisFix Thanks for telling me that. The guys at Advanced Auto Parts didn't bother mentioning that detail to me. In fact, I would really love to have the factory version of the auto repair manual instead of the stupid Haynes Auto Repair Manual. I am glad you exist.
Great video, excellent work. It looks like you used Lok-Tite 242. There are many variations of this material for all types of applications. The 242 version will not cure and function if used in an application subject to come in contact with oil or grease, 243 is a better choice as it is not affected by oil or grease contact and will cure properly and has the same strength rating. I worked in an assembly plant and we used a variety of these products in a sparingly manner. Some versions are permanent, almost like welding and requires the use of heat to break the bond. This material does have a shelf life and will lose its effectiveness sitting on the shelf for too long. Just a bit of info on these great products and their many uses.
Me to love being under estimated then able to show that I can do anything a man can do an what I love even more than that is I dont have to depend on a man
This is an easy ass job. Just go slow and follow procedures carefully. Before you unscrew the nut @ 2:15 take some white-out and mark where the old tie rod nut was sitting on the rod. This way when you put the new one on you will know how how far forward/back to screw it back on.
Clark Kent The right tools are the bomb buddy. I have them and once I get off my lazy butt I'll be replacing not only my tie rod ends but also my front and back rotors. I currently own an '04 maxima in very well kept condition. It's not hard to work on. However? When it comes to the belts, alt, and tune up (plugs) It's quite the bear.
People that dislike this video are mechanics they don't want people to know how to work on their own vehicle that way they can screw you over by not doing every step and keep the money flowing in their pocket." Big thanks to ChrisFix "
Mark F definitely. I have changed myself the disk brakes and brake pads. It cost me 33 euro. 1 service said they would do for 180 euro, second for 120 euro. Doing yourself is much cheaper.... Now I need change tie rods, and going do do myself again.... only the way for a student, who doesn't earn much....
I just stumbled on this video and was like woah.... Chris must be feeling under the weather. The excitement is missing from his voice. Then I checked the date, and noticed it was from close to 9 years ago. I'm glad I caught the newer videos first. Your excitement is very addictive!
Just did this on a 89 240sx thanks to this video and it helped so much! Definitely important to get your car realigned because wow is it out of wack now...
Thanks, Chris, for another great 'how to' that my son and I will put to use straight away! Thanks for doing what you do, and helping people come out from the dark of fear to do their own work, and fuel their desire to learn more! God Bless you, dude! Gary&Lucas @Edmonton, Canada
Who in the damn hell disliked this video??? Come forward now. ALL of you. Ungrateful worms... ChrisFix is a national treasure and should have only likes. No dislikes. Thanks Chris! You make everything in the way of car repair make sense! Cheers!!! 😁
Why the replacement parts longer/diff from the original it's supposed to replace....it.happens way to often than not...kind of defeats the purpose and causes more compensation on the other end?
hello chris fix, i have a 05 bont. thank you for the videos.You saved me like 200.00, the shop wanted to charge me for a outer tie rod. they said it was a 92.00 part, got it advance for 18.00. then 100.00 for labor. ty again.
You describe step-by-step and don't put fluff in your videos. Thank you very much for not wasting our time with stuff we don't need and filling the time with points that we do.
I love that your videos are so thorough and easy to understand... I have 63's I'm working on, but your vids help me to have a better understanding of what I'm doing... thank you so much!
These videos make repairs less intimidating. I’ve replaced tie rods, struts, brakes and water pump. Having a garage finally makes things easier. Before kneeling on gravel was no fun
@@lot5953 Danm hoa sucks man, luckily I was able to buy without hoa am able to do anything on driveway or garage. Hoa it’s like you still have landlords
Dude...awesome video. More intelligible and informative than anything else I've found. I'm doing this today and I'll be using your video as my guide. You deserve the views you've garnered. Thank you.
Came back to watch this video AGAIN for the umpteenth time. Forgot I even commented before. First job on my Silverado last year went smoothly replacing the inner and outer tie rod ends along with upper control arms. Then changed the driver side outer tie rod end on my RSX-S a couple weeks ago. Wife said I should replace the other one too but I knew better cuz I'm so smart. Passenger side went out 10 miles later lol doing that one today! So yeah I've watched this video 20 times? 40 times? I have no clue but thanks again buddy. I've watched your other videos also and accomplished many other diy jobs. You've saved me a bunch of money man. My family appreciates it!
Regarding removing the tie rod ends: Your method works fine and I'm really glad you didn't use one of those ridiculous forks, they're absolutely the wrong way to do it. My two cents, if you read any vehicle manufacturer manual (not the manuals you buy in an auto parts store), the proper way to break the tapered end loose is to hold a hammer against the knuckle and hit the hammer with another hammer. It drops out every time!!
This is one of the best demonstrational video's I've ever seen! Chris Fix you done a hell of a job making this. Camera work is outstanding and some of the best I've seen. Every word spoken is something we all need to hear. No b.s. in this video. A bunch of great tips in this! I really appreciate people who are about their shit! Great all around job on this video! Great teaching! Thank you sir! Keep up the good work! 👍
This is the best video that I have seen regarding tie rod replacement. His video was clear and he explained the process much better than any of the other videos that I have seen by a mile. Good job.
As Usual, an epic video Chris...This really helped me..................KNOW TO BRING IT TO MY MECHANIC! :)...I did my own front and rear rotors and brakes on my Exploder yesterday and of course you see all the suspension parts are close to death or dead...:(...I wish it was just my sway arm link...:) that inner tie rod end looks brutal for an old guy like me...I've been a subscriber for a while now...You have the best repair videos on the net!
idiotdetection01 I've been watching for awhile now and this guy doesn't misinform. There are many ways to do some things and just because he does some things differently doesn't mean it's wrong
Chris "amazing" Fix has the best repair videos by far. No nonsense easy to understand videos on how to do it yourself. I have many cars and do almost all repairs myself. If theres ever a question, I type in Chris Fix first, every time, followed by the problem. I have always accomplished my repair task thanks to the excellent videos Chris provides. Chris, if your reading this, I cant tell you enough how much I appreciate your excellent repair videos, and I believe I can speak for everyone. Thank you sir !
Said it many times before, saying it again. Chris Fix does the very best car fix channel on YT. He knows the subject AND how to script, prepare, audio, camera work, sound, edit,
@@chrisfix At 76, I'm an older guy, so ... Just got a part-time retirement job at AutoZone and the joy is helping people who are confused, scared, worried about money. I consider it an art and a science to relax people.
not sure why..i mean this dude posts great and knowledgeable videos that can help people DIY and save money. Takes his time editing (which I know is super hard work)..and people still dislike this...probably trolls..but theres a reason he is at 1.2mill subs :D
this was his earlier videos before his youtube channel really took off. I think youtube has really helped him enjoy his job a lot more. im sure there was more stress along the way but in the end I think it really paid off for him. It shows in his voice doesnt it?
I know this is 4 years late, but thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! My subie who I've named Sue Baroux, yeah I'm a dork, just hit the 250 Thousand Mile mark on the body. It literally drives like it's brand new, thanks to Chris.
Chrisfix Thank you for all of the videos that you make for us DIY type people. Me being a woman. I got tired of getting ripped off by many mechanics. I just so happened to run into your videos being curious. Even since I have done a couple of things to my car. I am grateful for your videos. Please continue to make more for us. Be blessed.
Keep watching Chris's video! I found out, that buicks have a plastic sleeve around the inner tie rod. Push it off with a screw driver. Harbor freight has the tool. It works. $37.99. You have to muscle it off! Once off, take the old part with you, to make sure, you get the same replacement part! Keep watching his video. Be familiar with what you are about to do.
Just a reminder, You were turning the wrench to the wrong direction at the first try. And that yellow thin nut is used to lock the bigger nut after you tighten it in order to prevent it from loosening from vibration. I like your videos a lot by the way. Thank you so much for your great effort for sharing so much experience with us.
Goodness gracious, your videos have never been more useful than this one. I have watched and followed countless tutorials of yours and they have all been super useful but none saved my butt more than this one because I would have fucked up on every step without it. I wish I could double like this video because it deserves it. Although I am still waiting for that weekly video, Chris.
Dude you've been saving my ass for nearly a decade now. I can't thank you enough. Just TODAY because of your videos i saved over $1,000 doing my brakes and inner tie rod end myself. I hope you make bank on these videos because they are incredibly valuable.
What you got right is not compromsing on a good shot of what needs to be done. Everything is visible and each step is clear. Im so grateful for what you do.
I'm glad you saved that much money doing the work yourself! Thanks a lot!
@@ZackJenkins well said!
Me too
Do like he recommends in another vid of his- buy tools with the money you save on each DIY project, invest in your own garage! To me that advice was some of the best and I've been trying to follow it, and it works! Chris is a hero.
@@AimingWanderously oh, we're way past that! I have a garage full of tools haha. I started with a ratchet set from harbor freight that is still going strong (it's a little clapped out after 9 years). I have tools for a/c systems, and many others. I can and have fixed so many things that I never would have even understood.
@@ZackJenkins I hope to be there one day. Rock on!
I'm 50 years old with four vehicles and I can honestly say you've given me the drive and vision to want to be a small time mechanic for me and my friends. Thank you.
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Absolutely 💯 correct..you should be teaching in college..you are an inspiration thank you.....👍
Hey i have this issue I've changed everything tire rods bearings I even put a new coilover on. But every time I run over a bump I hear something I almost sounds like something is loose I have checked everything and nothing is loose
that was some of the best step by step camera work with analysis ive seen for an automotive repair video...good work
Thanks a lot! I try to do this with all my videos! Glad it was helpful!
@@chrisfix It's also cool, that you reply even to comments on older videos! Btw thanks for the video, I am planning to have tie rods done and now I know, what's what and how it works. Overall I've seen nearly all your videos (some of them multiple times) and you inspired and educated me so much! Looking forward to the video about Christmas presents tips, publish it soon, please! :D
Man replying to videos 10 years later that’s the dedication we love 😊
Seriously!! I just inherited my dads tools from his autobody shop that he sold, and I was youtubing how to use each of the specialty tools. I got one of those inner tie rod changer sets so I figured I'd see how it works. This is by far the cleanest tutorial i have ever seen on youtube. Well done brother!
Whenever I have car work to do, I try to look for your videos. I know I can trust what you are telling us. Your videos are SOOO helpful. Thanks a million!!!
Dude. Your videos rock. No fluff. Straight to the point. Good steady camera. Audio volume and speech speed are just right. You've saved me a crapload of money and taught me a lot in the process. Kudos to you sir!
Amazing how you gained all this confidence within these past years. You deserve every subscriber man
Thank you
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This video combined with your brake and rotor videos, you've saved me an easy 1-2k my dude. Mechanics around here are crazy expensive.
Chris is super thorough; he assumes you know nothing and covers every detail. Excellent video!
This is exactly why I prefer his videos over countless other fixers on youtube. Keep it up Chris!
Jason Nilsson I do know nothing but with his help I am able to learn and work. Thanks Chris!
I hate mechanics who are so vague and they get pissed when you ask them a simple question about how or why. Like they’re guarding the knowledge they were born with or something😒
Jason Nilsson you are right. That's exactly what we want 👍
This guy is good shit
7 year old video.. And Chris is still responding to the fresh comments. Legendary
You know it!
This guy! 😂
I like how you explain every detail of the process, it's very helpful for ppl like me and others that know how to turn a wrench but has never been exposed to certain areas of the car.
Thank you sir, great videos as always👊🏽🤙🏽
@@chrisfix wheres the energy in the intro:(
Pretty wholesome fact. I can't help but notice how much more confident he became as the years progressed.
I know this video may be very old, but I just want you to know how special you truly are man like I mean it to the bottom of my heart you help me, fix my whole inner and outer tire rod in like two hours, bought rental tools, and everything. Chris definitely help me over the years to fix my vehicles you are a truly awesome person man thx so much.🙌🏾🥲
Hope to meet you one day brother .
Changed nearly my whole suspension (inner and outer tie rod ends, upper and lower control arms and sway bar end links) all thanks to this fantastic man! Thanks chris!
same thing here but its been a mnightmare
I'm a long time mechanic and I must say that this video is right up there with the best! You're well spoken, explanations are great, camerawork is great and you know the terminology for what you're working with. Great job and thank you!
If you were a good mechanic... You would've noticed something very wrong with this video. Watch it again and get back to me.
@@sveni3798 okay, I'm ready to learn something. I watched the video again very carefully and really didn't catch anything this time around other than where he may have misspoke a few times. Now I must say that I don't have much experience with rack and pinion front ends because I haven't had to repair one yet. So, please tell me what was really wrong with this young man's video, I want to learn something.
It’s inaccurate and too imprecise to count the number of turns when removing the outer tie rod. It’s much more accurate to measure from the center of the tie rod end and a self-made mark on the tie rod itself. Since Chris is replacing both the inner tie rod and the outer, he would want to measure from the rack and pinion housing out to the center of the outer tie rod end before removal. Yes, he is going to get an alignment right afterwards, but I have seen different tie rod end lengths. This can render the car undrivable if using the turn count method.
@@johnnyv7618 also too much grease in the tie rod end. The boot shouldnt swell that much. Aka too much grease
13:25 “Now go get your car aligned” is the meanest quote I have heard Chris 😂😂
Chris deserved his happiness after 6 years. He never quit making videos for us. College campus is closed due to coronavirus allowing me to watch his videos to educate myself. You're the best Chrisfix!
I love how these videos boost up my confidence. Then you go to actually do it, and every approach requires different steps.
The inner tie rod spins, so I ended up using a pipe and vice scripts to hold it in place. Then there was a rubber housing over the inner tie rod.
The rubber mallet for the castle nut didn't work. Sledge hammer baby. Gotta go caveman sometimes.
This is such a weird video to watch because you’re so much more enthusiastic but you’re still so understandable to watch and helpful. It’s amazing!
You, sir, are a national treasure. I’ve been watching your videos for a while and always learn something new with every video. Thank you so much!
Old Chrisfix: hey guys chrisfix here😪.... New chrisfix: HEY GUYS CHRISFIX HERE😃
i also love introduction, Hey Guys Chrisfix
Before and after money.
hardwork pays off
I was about to comment this. Watching this assuming it's a new video and it's like he's fallen on hard times and become clinically depressed
@@Strike86 6,63M subscribers and he is clinically depressed how come?
I’m doing my own outer tire rod , sway bar links, struts and brakes all in one , gon be my first time but watching ya videos gives me confidence , here we go
Let me know how it goes!
My husband and son replaced tie rod and control arm because this video was so precise! Saved my son a lot of money, and add some father/son time. Thanks!
That's what I love to see! I'm glad the video helped them out! Thanks a lot!
Chris, Just wanted to say Thank You for sharing your knowledge with others, I did the inner and outer tie rods According to the videos instructions, I'm not mechanically inclined, but you provided the right information step by step and I managed to get it done.. Thanks again, Wishing you continued success, Congratulations on over 7 million subscribers..
That's what I love to hear! I'm glad you managed to get this done on your own! Thanks a lot!
how you get all tools to get the job done? for me, outer tie rod is just fine to fix, but not inner one, the challenge.
do you have to use any specific grease?
@@Chris-db9vt general purpose grease should work just fine
@@chrisfix doing my on jeep 2007 4.7 v8
Wow, has Chris ever evolved as a presenter. The information has always been bang on, but the delivery is much more enthusiastic and entertaining today. Great job Chris, you have helped and entertained millions of people.
You and a few other You Tubers are the reason I still go on You Tube.
I don't ever comment on people's videos, but you're solid and to the point with you're stuff, you get to the point and explain everything very well. You made changing my tie rod ends a pretty easy experience and saved me some cash. Thanks man, much appreciated.
Man you don’t know how much we appreciate your videos good job man
I got my set of inner/outer for
Awesome!
Thanks Chris! You’ve been helping me save money, learn new skills and stay on the road for years, I owe you a whole lot more!
I've replaced at least a dozen tie-rod ends. I've NEVER had one that would come out with a rubber mallet.
I've always used a mini sledge hammer, and hit the spindle from the side. Usually 3 good wacks will pop it out. Also, instead of counting turns, I pull the inner and outer off intact and measure the distance from grease fitting to fitting. Then make sure the newly assembled unit is the same.
the way the rental tool slides over the rod how do you remove the inner tie-rod if the outer end is still attached? I may be doing this job soon.
I usually use the pickle fork tool to separate the inner.
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i have remove my rod a a few time and taping it out never works i always end up hitting the spindle to get it off
Well I don't tap it. I use a mini sledge hammer and hit the side of the knuckle about as hard as I can.
GREAT video! Straight to the point, great editing, camera angles, very informative, and no drawn-out extraneous banter. THANK YOU!
agree with King Zone comments
I may have posted this on your video before, but I had a 2007 Nissan Maxima was was having suspension and steering issues. Using your videos, I saved over $4,000 as Nissan quoted me $5,400 to do the work. I paid $1,000 for parts and tools.
Dude where do you live? That car doesnt cost 5400 dollars even in Turkey where the cars are one of the most expensive stuff.
He didn't say the car cost 5,400 dollars. He said the dealer was charging him 5,400 dollars to do the job. He saved 4,500 dollars doing the job himself, he spent a 1,000 dollars in parts and tools did it himself.
Jay Pete don’t ever go to the dealer because they overcharge you waaay to much for a simple fix go to an independent shop that’s been known for great service but remember never the dealer
Jay Pete nissian is an amazing vehicle I have a 2007 Nissan Murano with 386,000 miles
I had the EXACT same situation with my 2004 Honda CRV! Got a $5,400 quote from a local reputable mechanic, but did it myself for $1000 in parts and tools!
I just updated the video with some edits. Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions! Give the video a thumbs up if you thought it was helpful!
I have a 2013 GMC Terrain. I got hit and the tie rod is bent. I've called the parts stores in my area and they all quote me $100 to rent the inner tie rod tool and they don't even know if they have the one for my vehicle. Any advice?
The tool costs $100 to rent, but you get the money back when you return the part (ask them and make sure this is their policy). I would rent the tool and see if it fits. You dont need to take anything of except the bellows boot and just slide the tool on top of the tie rod and see if it fits. It should fit, the kits come with different size attachments.
It was their policy. The young guy on the phone didn't understand that it was a deposit of $100...Thanks a lot.
ChrisFix I had to order parts because my vehicle is new (crash damage). The new inner tie rod has no pin. the tie rod end has no grease fitting. They did, however send the original clamp for the boot, so I won't have to use zip ties. Thanks for the video, it was a big help.
Great! Glad things worked out and glad the video is helpful so you can fix your car!!!
this man saves me so much money
I like the education that accompany the videos..''' Wish we had TH-cam 35-40 years ago & the internet too lol... Back then you either learned by trial & error, or had a friend, father or grandfather who worked on vehicles.... I had to learn by trial & error because my father was all thumbs & my grandfather gardened in his spare time & paid a mechanic friend of his for vehicle repairs. Now back in his younger years, he even had a Farrier re-shoe his horses. No joke there....
im a college student in the UK and im behind on some work. i searched "remove steering arm ball joint" and clicked ontop video, instantly recognized the iconic "hi guys its chris fix here" and i knew i was gonna pass this write up, thank you chris, your a savior
Glad the video was helpful
Very detailed and by far the best tie rod video on the internet! Thanks so much.
Thanks a lot man!
You just saved me $400 in repairs. Thanks bro, much respect
I've only seen a few of your videos at this point but already the quality and clarity is head and shoulders above the rest. Not to mention how much I appreciate the density of useful information, no fluff. Thank you!
Chris, that was simply excellent! Thanks for increasing my confidence in replacing my outer tie rod ends!
Chris sounds so much happier after six years 😂 he speaks so much faster and upbeat now.
Lolz I said the same thing was going to ask him if he can do a remake with a more life
So where did u get the new pin?
james klinski at any parts store. Tie rods and cutter pins are pretty cheap parts.
@@goldwolf0606 i wasnt askimg about the cotter pin. I mean the pin that he took out with a screwdriver
james klinski that little pin, they should come with the tie rod. The clamp for the boot that he broke should come with it too. If the tie rod doesn’t come with those things, you can buy them at the auto parts store. he chose to use a ghetto zip tie 😂!!! As long as it works!
Chris, tonight or tomorrow morning I will be changing my outer tie rod ends on my 2007 Nissan Murano. I feel very confident doing this because of your video. I’ve always been super mechanically inclined and love DIY jobs. I originally was going to take my vehicle to a shop. When it comes to steering I have not attempted anything prior. I looked up how to check if a tie rod is bad an discovered you and your vids. I am incredibly impressed with how instructive and thorough you are. Because of your instruction is why I’m going to change these out myself with complete confidence. My driver side outer rod is sooooo loose one can lightly hold onto the bellow and spin the rod. CRAZY. I will comment as to how the job went. Thank you, Chris!
Update?
You are very good at what you do and give ordinary people the ability to accomplish jobs like this by themselves without having to take it to the shop which would cost a fortune, keep up the great work..... don't understand why your getting a lot of negativity from people smh, they could at least give you some credit cause your videos has a lot of value to them
+revellgordon1 thanks a lot man! The internet is filled with negativity so as long as I am able to help people, I don't worry!
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revellgordon1 _Some people are born ungrateful; and they'd become_ *Ungrateful Dead* _someday!_ 😂
Your videos have no fluff, which is fantastic...no unnecessary shots of you, just clear, easy instructions...Onward n Upward
Your explanation and display is perfect. You could make a very good tutor or Lecturer. I really enjoy your videos from here in Kenya. Keep it up.
Thanks a lot
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He is! Just on the internet lol
You are the man, buddy! I’ve been watching your videos for like 5 years and really appreciate getting your insight and commentary on stuff. Thanks again and God bless!
Chris, Great teaching job, Thank You for being so informative and detailed. Very calm and focused, no useless banter or distracting elevator music. You should be proud of yourself.
Thanks a lot!
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Chris you are a very generous man! I'm a 51 yo female that has now done almost all of my own repairs on both my 02 Ford f350 & my 07 Toyota FJ because of your videos. Thank you for helping this old gal save money & find enjoyment in getting greasy!!
you aint old...
You can put a piece of tape on old rod, measure old and new from tape to ends in addition to counting spins and it is much more accurate. Tape, a tape measurer and math. Often don't need to align. Awesome videos dude.
Thank you that's exactly what I'm going to do! :) God willing!
If anyone is going to make a video, this is how it should be made. Very clear, concise and informative. I especially liked the part about the twisting 20X. Thank you.
Roman Roman
I have been wrenching on cars,trucks,tractors,race cars,etc,etc,74 years and in my experience his
20 twists(turns),wasn't enough,he forgot to allow for the extra length of the new inner tie rod !!!!! I would have cut off the excess to match the original length of the old tie rod and THEN turned the new end on 20 twists (turns) !!!!!.
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Love seeing these old videos and comparing them to his recent ones. You really see how much he's grown as a TH-cam personality. Keep up the good work Chris.
Thanks so much for this! Going to change my Tie rod, AC axel, and ball joint tonight on my town and country.
Tired of paying so much having a mechanic do it for me. I’m a mail lady and need lots of car repairs, so I guess it’s time I learn how to do these myself!
Yea just make sure you get it aligned
It's just too many parts to remove.
I'm became a mechanic overnight by watching ChrisFix videos 👍
Shirke M You only use red loctite if you do not have those pins that hold it in place. I have pins that prevent it from loosening so the blue loctite is used as extra protection from loosening due to vibration. If your tie rod doesnt have a pin to prevent it from unscrewing, then you might consider using red (permanent) loctite.
oh i remember this job lol it was a hassle but not as bad as a Auto shop wanting $600.00 to do the job... i am so happy that we have guys like you where we can learn to do it ourselves and save money! thanks
ChrisFix Thanks for telling me that. The guys at Advanced Auto Parts didn't bother mentioning that detail to me. In fact, I would really love to have the factory version of the auto repair manual instead of the stupid Haynes Auto Repair Manual. I am glad you exist.
Ikkaku572 No problem! Im glad I exist too and I am glad the video was helpful!
They sell a tie-rod remover tool at home improvement store?
Ikkaku572 No, they have them at part stores. You can also get it via the link in the description of the video.
Great video, excellent work. It looks like you used Lok-Tite 242. There are many variations of this material for all types of applications. The 242 version will not cure and function if used in an application subject to come in contact with oil or grease, 243 is a better choice as it is not affected by oil or grease contact and will cure properly and has the same strength rating. I worked in an assembly plant and we used a variety of these products in a sparingly manner. Some versions are permanent, almost like welding and requires the use of heat to break the bond. This material does have a shelf life and will lose its effectiveness sitting on the shelf for too long. Just a bit of info on these great products and their many uses.
Thanks for the info!
This video helped me buy the right tool and fix both my tie rods inner and outer-please never stop making comprehensive replacement videos
I'm glad the video was able to help you!
This is the best video for tie rod thank you brother I love people like you like to share knowledge to others
Im glad the video was helpful!
Pago Mon I feel the same way, all the mechanics I know are D*cks when it comes to sharing the knowledge bestowed upon them from the car gods. 😂
Will Will Amen to that
Mr. Fix, you are "The Man".
Huuuuuge help! Greatly appreciated! Single mom, finances can be tight so these videos help, bonus and I love learning aboug mechanics.
Me to love being under estimated then able to show that I can do anything a man can do an what I love even more than that is I dont have to depend on a man
after seeing a bunch of crappy videos where you can hardly see what is going on, yours was excellent! best auto how-to videography I have seen.
This is an easy ass job. Just go slow and follow procedures carefully. Before you unscrew the nut @ 2:15 take some white-out and mark where the old tie rod nut was sitting on the rod. This way when you put the new one on you will know how how far forward/back to screw it back on.
Nice tip on the white out, I like to use a yellow paint marker, but that is just because my eyes are poor and the yellow is easier for me to see
only works if the new tie rod is the same exact size
White out! A great Idea. Used to use a yellow crayon.
Clark Kent The right tools are the bomb buddy. I have them and once I get off my lazy butt I'll be replacing not only my tie rod ends but also my front and back rotors. I currently own an '04 maxima in very well kept condition. It's not hard to work on. However? When it comes to the belts, alt, and tune up (plugs) It's quite the bear.
That's how most new cars are Ted. They're all so compacted it's hard to do anything.
People that dislike this video are mechanics they don't want people to know how to work on their own vehicle that way they can screw you over by not doing every step and keep the money flowing in their pocket." Big thanks to ChrisFix "
Working on your own car is one thing, but having the money to buy all the tools is another.
Mark F definitely. I have changed myself the disk brakes and brake pads. It cost me 33 euro. 1 service said they would do for 180 euro, second for 120 euro. Doing yourself is much cheaper.... Now I need change tie rods, and going do do myself again.... only the way for a student, who doesn't earn much....
Firestone wanted $450 for front brakes and rotors. Cost me $60 and did it myself.
Well look at what you said man. I mean come on. Get real
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Chris you are a great mechanic and filmmaker in the same time. LOL
I just stumbled on this video and was like woah.... Chris must be feeling under the weather. The excitement is missing from his voice. Then I checked the date, and noticed it was from close to 9 years ago. I'm glad I caught the newer videos first. Your excitement is very addictive!
Just did this on a 89 240sx thanks to this video and it helped so much! Definitely important to get your car realigned because wow is it out of wack now...
I enjoyed his presentation very much. In depth explanation without putting me to sleep. Nice job.
I agree with you
Thanks, Chris, for another great 'how to' that my son and I will put to use straight away! Thanks for doing what you do, and helping people come out from the dark of fear to do their own work, and fuel their desire to learn more! God Bless you, dude! Gary&Lucas @Edmonton, Canada
All fun in games until you crash and die because you did your mechanic work wrong. Are you really that cheap lol
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Just enough explanation to be thorough, nothing unnecessary. Perfect. Rock Auto for parts+ ChrisFix for direction= my new repair plan!
I already know how to do the outer but thanks for the help on the inner bud. Keep up the good work habibi
Who in the damn hell disliked this video??? Come forward now. ALL of you. Ungrateful worms... ChrisFix is a national treasure and should have only likes. No dislikes. Thanks Chris! You make everything in the way of car repair make sense! Cheers!!! 😁
Thanks a lot!
Chris your so mellow in your younger years and now you are a showman with energy and more energy good video and thanks many times over
Stfu
Why shut up? That's just rude
@@israelhernandez8193 hope you have a great day bud
Omg I was not expecting that intro 😭😭I’ve only seen new vids till now ig 😭😭😭glad to know he sounds a lot happier
Thank Chris. You simplify things and that is a quality aspect of a great teacher.
Why the replacement parts longer/diff from the original it's supposed to replace....it.happens way to often than not...kind of defeats the purpose and causes more compensation on the other end?
HEY GUUYS! It's amazing to see how far Chris has COME since these older videos. I love it 😁👍
hello chris fix, i have a 05 bont. thank you for the videos.You saved me like 200.00, the shop wanted to charge me for a outer tie rod. they said it was a 92.00 part, got it advance for 18.00. then 100.00 for labor. ty again.
$100 labor per side??
You describe step-by-step and don't put fluff in your videos. Thank you very much for not wasting our time with stuff we don't need and filling the time with points that we do.
I love that your videos are so thorough and easy to understand... I have 63's I'm working on, but your vids help me to have a better understanding of what I'm doing... thank you so much!
Awesome! I’m glad the videos are helpful!
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These videos make repairs less intimidating. I’ve replaced tie rods, struts, brakes and water pump. Having a garage finally makes things easier. Before kneeling on gravel was no fun
With HOA policy, I can't work anything on my car although I'm not mechanic but just want to change brake pad and rotor.
@@lot5953 you can’t even do it inside your garage?
@@yungmexican32 ohh yeah in the garage is okay as long no one can see me but my garage is too small
@@lot5953 Danm hoa sucks man, luckily I was able to buy without hoa am able to do anything on driveway or garage. Hoa it’s like you still have landlords
@@lot5953 I think I be moving that sucks
Dude...awesome video. More intelligible and informative than anything else I've found. I'm doing this today and I'll be using your video as my guide. You deserve the views you've garnered. Thank you.
I am glad the video was helpful!
Came back to watch this video AGAIN for the umpteenth time. Forgot I even commented before. First job on my Silverado last year went smoothly replacing the inner and outer tie rod ends along with upper control arms. Then changed the driver side outer tie rod end on my RSX-S a couple weeks ago. Wife said I should replace the other one too but I knew better cuz I'm so smart. Passenger side went out 10 miles later lol doing that one today! So yeah I've watched this video 20 times? 40 times? I have no clue but thanks again buddy. I've watched your other videos also and accomplished many other diy jobs. You've saved me a bunch of money man. My family appreciates it!
Regarding removing the tie rod ends: Your method works fine and I'm really glad you didn't use one of those ridiculous forks, they're absolutely the wrong way to do it. My two cents, if you read any vehicle manufacturer manual (not the manuals you buy in an auto parts store), the proper way to break the tapered end loose is to hold a hammer against the knuckle and hit the hammer with another hammer. It drops out every time!!
Except that you never hit too hardened objects Against each other
This is one of the best demonstrational video's I've ever seen! Chris Fix you done a hell of a job making this. Camera work is outstanding and some of the best I've seen. Every word spoken is something we all need to hear. No b.s. in this video. A bunch of great tips in this! I really appreciate people who are about their shit! Great all around job on this video! Great teaching! Thank you sir!
Keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks for all the great videos, I was about to go and pay to have this done and now you’ve given me the confidence to do it myself.
This is the best video that I have seen regarding tie rod replacement. His video was clear and he explained the process much better than any of the other videos that I have seen by a mile. Good job.
When Chris speaks this calm , he sounds even more like Kevin Bacon from the footloose movie. Great guy though, he helped me alot.
As Usual, an epic video Chris...This really helped me..................KNOW TO BRING IT TO MY MECHANIC! :)...I did my own front and rear rotors and brakes on my Exploder yesterday and of course you see all the suspension parts are close to death or dead...:(...I wish it was just my sway arm link...:) that inner tie rod end looks brutal for an old guy like me...I've been a subscriber for a while now...You have the best repair videos on the net!
godbluffvdgg you must not know much about cars.... Chris Fix is a dumb piece of shit for uploading videos with incorrect information!
idiotdetection01 Quit detecting yourself, quit detecting yourself....
idiotdetection01 I've been watching for awhile now and this guy doesn't misinform. There are many ways to do some things and just because he does some things differently doesn't mean it's wrong
Zip ties? Temporary? Chris... you know every temporary fix is a permanent fix😏
Chris "amazing" Fix has the best repair videos by far. No nonsense easy to understand videos on how to do it yourself. I have many cars and do almost all repairs myself. If theres ever a question, I type in Chris Fix first, every time, followed by the problem. I have always accomplished my repair task thanks to the excellent videos Chris provides. Chris, if your reading this, I cant tell you enough how much I appreciate your excellent repair videos, and I believe I can speak for everyone. Thank you sir !
Normally when mechanics work on things there is cussin' and all kinds o' fits being thrown.
Your video here was top notch.
Tommie duh Swamy I never curse.... except when I work on vehicles ha!! And my friends get mad when I won't work on their cars for free.
Awesome tutorial Chris. Getting ready to do this repair myself. Just finished doing the CV axles , lower control arms , knuckle and hub assembly. 👍🏼
01:12 I SAW WHAT YOU DID 😂 good video though, the castle nut trick was just what I needed to know
Didn’t pick up on that until you pointed it out 😂 ah well we’ve all been there!
What? He's tightening it a lil so the PB blaster can penetrate the threads better before bringing out the breaker bar
That was the first thing I noticed 😂
Do that all the time
Said it many times before, saying it again.
Chris Fix does the very best car fix channel on YT.
He knows the subject AND how to script, prepare, audio, camera work, sound, edit,
Thanks a lot! And this is an older video!
@@chrisfix At 76, I'm an older guy, so ...
Just got a part-time retirement job at AutoZone and the joy is helping people who are confused, scared, worried about money. I consider it an art and a science to relax people.
how can somebody dislike this video?
not sure why..i mean this dude posts great and knowledgeable videos that can help people DIY and save money. Takes his time editing (which I know is super hard work)..and people still dislike this...probably trolls..but theres a reason he is at 1.2mill subs :D
Because there are alot of cunts in this world.
If they all died - this world will be a better place.
Lol! But I think you're right!
ju ju on that beat
stupid people! these videos are awesome
This is nothing like the Chrisfix we know now
he is so much more enthusiastic now compared to this era of videos
Now his video with more energy
nowadays "heeeeeey Guuuys :D we're replacing.. jkaahsdskjadhkj from this... to this! :D"
this was his earlier videos before his youtube channel really took off. I think youtube has really helped him enjoy his job a lot more. im sure there was more stress along the way but in the end I think it really paid off for him. It shows in his voice doesnt it?
Still pretty good lol
ChrisFix, You're the man! We appreciate your video's and what you do, thank you so much!
Thanks for all the support
Chris I was about to say if you were hungry or sick that day? You're usually happy and super excited in every video 😅😅😅
I have the humor of a 12 year old but, when he said "Take your long rod. Slide it in." I giggled.
I know this is 4 years late, but thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! My subie who I've named Sue Baroux, yeah I'm a dork, just hit the 250 Thousand Mile mark on the body. It literally drives like it's brand new, thanks to Chris.
Awesome! I am glad the videos are helpful!
ChrisFix I just re-read my comment, I called you Brian like the guy from Brian's mobile, sorry Chris. You're the man.
Who are the people who dislike the video??? Great video great explanation
Chrisfix
Thank you for all of the videos that you make for us DIY type people. Me being a woman. I got tired of getting ripped off by many mechanics. I just so happened to run into your videos being curious. Even since I have done a couple of things to my car. I am grateful for your videos. Please continue to make more for us.
Be blessed.
Keep watching Chris's video!
I found out, that buicks have a plastic sleeve around the inner tie rod. Push it off with a screw driver. Harbor freight has the tool. It works. $37.99.
You have to muscle it off! Once off, take the old part with you, to make sure, you get the same replacement part!
Keep watching his video. Be familiar with what you are about to do.
Just a reminder, You were turning the wrench to the wrong direction at the first try. And that yellow thin nut is used to lock the bigger nut after you tighten it in order to prevent it from loosening from vibration. I like your videos a lot by the way. Thank you so much for your great effort for sharing so much experience with us.
1:12
I noticed that, too. Happens to the best of us.
Thank you so much you're really helping me save money, I did my oil change now Im starting my braked and rotors I watch the ads for your channel
Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!
Goodness gracious, your videos have never been more useful than this one. I have watched and followed countless tutorials of yours and they have all been super useful but none saved my butt more than this one because I would have fucked up on every step without it. I wish I could double like this video because it deserves it.
Although I am still waiting for that weekly video, Chris.
WV591 You can look up the torque specs online, ask your parts store, and some parts come with instructions that tell you.