MY DAUGHTER'S 2000 LESABRE IS GRINDING WHEN TURNING AND I WILL BE DOING THIS WORK THIS WEEKEND. IN TWO WEEKS HEADING TO A COUPLE OF AIR-B'N'B-S NORTH AND WEST OF DANIEL, WY. CAN'T WAIT!!!! ALSO I SAW THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT YOUR MUSIC. PEOPLE ARE REALLY AMAZING, I MEAN A GUY IS TEACHING YOU THIS STUFF FOR FREE AND YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PETTY STUFF LIKE HIS MUSIC!! GET OVER YOURSELVES!!!! KEEP IT UP SIR AND I THANK YOU!
Wish you had made this 4 years ago. I tightened the ball joint nut so much it cracked the steering knuckle. Last time I did a repair like that it was on iron and it didn't matter, this is soft aluminum! I had to wait for the wrecker to find a replacment knuckle. Your comment on just make it tight is very very true.
I wouldn't touch the ball joint during this repair just unbolt the struct bolts and remove the brake and rotors for more clearance. You wouldn't have to fight the balljoint.
@@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 I replaced the lower control arms at the same time. Did this when I put the new control arm with it's new ball joint in...
Thanks this is just what I was looking for I was changing an axle on my car and I needed some advice you were stright to the point and very clear about what to do I will look for your videos when I'm seeking more advice. You are a lifesaver.
Very informative. I have done this repair before, years ago on our 2004 Buick Lesabre. Passenger side is losing grease now. I was looking to refresh my memory. Perfect. Thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to sharing your knowledge, I thought you explained and demonstrated how do it very well. Now it's time for me to get my hands dirty and do it, wish I had a hoist. Thanks again.
I have a 2003 lesabre 2000-2005 are all the same and I found it much easier to undo the 2 bolts from the suspension and take em out and pivot everything down then prying the a arm so hard my eye's was bulging out my head
I watched another video or two on a 2002 LeSabre and they say it's a 34mm axle nut which is what I ordered, I should be doing mine this weekend or next week but that one looks to be the same as the others not a little 27mm.
Yo. That axle nut is probably a 27mm. 1-1/16 just happens to be very, very close to the same size and works because of the oversize tolerances in the socket. Good video, though. Showed me everything I needed to know. Cheers!!
Good video. Regarding the Lesabre CV axle replacement: If not familiar with the vehicle, I think a viewer would miss that you (seemingly) loosened the 3 upper strut bolts in order to have enough "wiggle room" to move the steering knuckle/wheel to side to gain access to the axle. (I don't think you mentioned that). Interesting that most other video posters instead removed the lower two knuckle to strut bolts in order to get the "wiggle room". Could you comment on why you chose that route? Easier perhaps, or maybe eliminates having to get an aligment? I'm about to install my axles.
I did not loosen the 3 upper strut bolts nor the two lower strut bolts as I wanted to preserve the alignment. Watch the bake hose and ABS wiring though!
Can you still do this job on either side with removing the lower ball joint? And instead remove the strut bolts to knuckle and the caliper bridge bolts? Just curious
Very watchable . Just had mine done and I was curious as to what exactly went on down there. Started out to replace a ball joint and the axle was in bad shape so I told him to go ahead and do that too. I was just curious as to what it was all about thanks
I was installing a new hub/bearing on my 01 LeSabre and I noticed the tell tale grey/green grease splatter around wear the CV axle inserts into the transmission. The odd thing was, I did not notice any visible tears in the boot. Would the tear be in a fold in the boot I am not seeing? Thanks for the video.
It could be a burp of grease and not necessarily a tear. We use this vehicle for a lot of Pro-Cut lathe training and the CV operates at quite an extreme angle. They always tear in a fold in my experience.
You've got the car on a lift. I wonder if there would be enough room to pull down on the pry bar to re-seat the ball joint if it was jacked up to floor jack height? I've got a demolition bar that's thicker and longer than the ones you used, and should make that part of the job easier. Since it's longer and won't bend somewhat. Did you remove the steering rod end bearings?
7:44 I'm trying to remove the driver side axle on my '99 LeSabre, but I can't seem to find enough room to insert the prybar into. The gap between the transmission and subframe is less than an inch wide. Any tips you can give?
The reason why it explodes on that side, and it keeps breaking on that side is because of a bad front engine mount. If you can shake the engine by hand, and it easily moves, it's the front engine mount. I replaced the front engine mount and the cv joint, and now my cv joint doesn't break all the time anymore. It's a very common problem.
Very good information- will check it next time this car is on the rack. We use it as a brake lathe training car as well and the CVs have to operate at an extreme pitch when using the Pro-Cut on-vehicle lathe. After the 15th brake job something has to give :-)
Good job but could do without the music. Could the axle be bad if not grease leaking? Mine looks perfect but getting slight vibration in the steering wheel at 50 mph and at 70 mph. Rebalanced all wheels 3 times and alignment done AND rechecked again. All new tires but front tires are showing slight cupping already. They're only a few months old. Tierods and balljoints checked out tight. The right side axle seal that goes into the transmission IS weeping A bit but not bad at all. Nothing that would cause my issue I don't think. But no leaking from the boots. A real head scratcher. I hear that on these cars that the axles are a common problem. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.8. Also, before installing the new axle, can you replace the seal that goes into the transmission or do you have to take off the trans cover to get at the seal?
You can do it both ways on the seal as the diff cover is removable on the 4t65E transmission. On it's predecessor, you had to work at it with the trans in the vehicle. A little bit of a pill. Axles can go bad without showing any signs of grease leaking or any damage to the boot. They will click typically when you turn the wheel. Have you checked your shocks (cupping issue) Wheel bearings could also be the cause of your vibration and/or a bent wheel/hub. You might safely support the vehicle on the front control arms and put it in drive and see if things are wobbling...
@@LockersGarage Just replaced the hubs yesterday and still I have vibration. Struts seem good when you try and bounce frt of car she bounces A bit once and then settles.
Im not a mechanic by trade and no pro but i do all my own work on my car. So i have had same problem with my buick 2000 lesabre. Im almost 100 percent confident it is my passenger side cv axle. Two years ago i hit a curb ran up over the damn thin g on the passenger side. Been having wooble/ vibration ever since. Im almost positive your problem is the same as mine. Now that i see how easy a job it is.... Im going for it. You should to i just looked it up and 1a auto sells the cv axles at a damn good price not to mention they do free shipping. I cant wait to rid the wooble. If this doesn't fix your problem then the only other possible thing i could think of is your lower control arm. I hope this helps.
I have hit it with a hammer while prying against the CV axle housing before. Kind of a last resort. Be sure the nut is installed upside down and loose so you don't destroy the threads.
Thanks for your time man I appreciate you
Nice and simple to follow. Thank you.
This came up for my Google search today. Same car , same year. Thank you
MY DAUGHTER'S 2000 LESABRE IS GRINDING WHEN TURNING AND I WILL BE DOING THIS WORK THIS WEEKEND. IN TWO WEEKS HEADING TO A COUPLE OF AIR-B'N'B-S NORTH AND WEST OF DANIEL, WY. CAN'T WAIT!!!! ALSO I SAW THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT YOUR MUSIC. PEOPLE ARE REALLY AMAZING, I MEAN A GUY IS TEACHING YOU THIS STUFF FOR FREE AND YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PETTY STUFF LIKE HIS MUSIC!! GET OVER YOURSELVES!!!! KEEP IT UP SIR AND I THANK YOU!
Did the grinding noise stopped after changing axle. Driver side axle was bad and turning left or right. I have grinding noise and I need to find out.
@@surenp8379 YES IT DID!
@@mattdierks3841 thanks
Gonna do 2 axles on grandsons lesabre today. Nice job on video. I subscribed. Background music is fire. Kidding. Dave Heitman
Wish you had made this 4 years ago. I tightened the ball joint nut so much it cracked the steering knuckle. Last time I did a repair like that it was on iron and it didn't matter, this is soft aluminum! I had to wait for the wrecker to find a replacment knuckle. Your comment on just make it tight is very very true.
I wouldn't touch the ball joint during this repair just unbolt the struct bolts and remove the brake and rotors for more clearance. You wouldn't have to fight the balljoint.
@@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 I replaced the lower control arms at the same time. Did this when I put the new control arm with it's new ball joint in...
Excellent video done with a professional for sure. Amazingly clean undercarriage on that Buick.
Straight forward and simple. Cheers man!
Thank you!
Thanks this is just what I was looking for I was changing an axle on my car and I needed some advice you were stright to the point and very clear about what to do I will look for your videos when I'm seeking more advice. You are a lifesaver.
Glad I could help
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Very informative. I have done this repair before, years ago on our 2004 Buick Lesabre. Passenger side is losing grease now. I was looking to refresh my memory. Perfect. Thank you.
Glad it helped and good luck! Wish they still made these cars...
Thank you very much for taking the time to sharing your knowledge, I thought you explained and demonstrated how do it very well. Now it's time for me to get my hands dirty and do it, wish I had a hoist. Thanks again.
Excellent video. Very helpful.
Great video!!! Did you check the inner seal by chance? Is the seal easy to change? Thanks.
Good video clear & simple
Glad you liked it
Grate video thanks a lot, by the way you remind me of the "Alright, alright " dude Mathew...
Great video nice and easy you made it look 👍
I have a 2003 lesabre 2000-2005 are all the same and I found it much easier to undo the 2 bolts from the suspension and take em out and pivot everything down then prying the a arm so hard my eye's was bulging out my head
This,was really good.
I watched another video or two on a 2002 LeSabre and they say it's a 34mm axle nut which is what I ordered, I should be doing mine this weekend or next week but that one looks to be the same as the others not a little 27mm.
Yo. That axle nut is probably a 27mm. 1-1/16 just happens to be very, very close to the same size and works because of the oversize tolerances in the socket. Good video, though. Showed me everything I needed to know. Cheers!!
mine was a 34mm....not 1 1/16" as stated in video
Same here. 34 mm on 2000 Buick LeSabre.
Good video. Regarding the Lesabre CV axle replacement: If not familiar with the vehicle, I think a viewer would miss that you (seemingly) loosened the 3 upper strut bolts in order to have enough "wiggle room" to move the steering knuckle/wheel to side to gain access to the axle. (I don't think you mentioned that). Interesting that most other video posters instead removed the lower two knuckle to strut bolts in order to get the "wiggle room". Could you comment on why you chose that route? Easier perhaps, or maybe eliminates having to get an aligment? I'm about to install my axles.
I did not loosen the 3 upper strut bolts nor the two lower strut bolts as I wanted to preserve the alignment. Watch the bake hose and ABS wiring though!
Can you still do this job on either side with removing the lower ball joint? And instead remove the strut bolts to knuckle and the caliper bridge bolts? Just curious
I went to the parts store and asked where the Schmoo Spray is and they just kind of looked at me funny.
So how much fluid needs replaced after the parts are swapped out? Anybody can swap a part out for another. But how much fluid is lost during this job
Doing mine on an 01' LeSabre now. On the right side I lost maybe a spoonful, no joke.
Very watchable . Just had mine done and I was curious as to what exactly went on down there. Started out to replace a ball joint and the axle was in bad shape so I told him to go ahead and do that too. I was just curious as to what it was all about thanks
Glad it helped
The thing that he was talking about going through the castle nut is call a cotter pin
Thanks for allowing me to know I am not able to do this one on my own since I dont have a lift😂
Can a bad cv axle make your transmission stall..?got a 2002 Buick LeSabre
How long does it take to do one side of a CV joint in this car
I was installing a new hub/bearing on my 01 LeSabre and I noticed the tell tale grey/green grease splatter around wear the CV axle inserts into the transmission. The odd thing was, I did not notice any visible tears in the boot. Would the tear be in a fold in the boot I am not seeing? Thanks for the video.
It could be a burp of grease and not necessarily a tear. We use this vehicle for a lot of Pro-Cut lathe training and the CV operates at quite an extreme angle. They always tear in a fold in my experience.
Is there supposed to be a rod in the back of the hole it won’t go all the way in for me
So why was the tulip shape different between the old and new part? Design changes? Or was it the wrong part?
This video is very good, the "music" is annoying. Thank you. :-)
I can agree in hindsight...
@@LockersGarage :-) Hindsight IS 20/20, right? :-) The teaching is very good however and thank you.
You've got the car on a lift. I wonder if there would be enough room to pull down on the pry bar to re-seat the ball joint if it was jacked up to floor jack height? I've got a demolition bar that's thicker and longer than the ones you used, and should make that part of the job easier. Since it's longer and won't bend somewhat. Did you remove the steering rod end bearings?
You should have enough room on jack stands. Perhaps you could turn the steering wheel for better access?
Don't damage that cv axle you're going to replace! Lol. Thanks for showing us how to get it done without the specialty tools.
Is good job
My 34 millimeter socket is to small for axel bolt why and it calls for 34 what size I don't want to keep going back and forth to auto store
I know this is way late of a comment but..Can you pull the axle through the wheel bearing opening. After the wheel bearing is removed?.
Its too fat - so no.
7:44 I'm trying to remove the driver side axle on my '99 LeSabre, but I can't seem to find enough room to insert the prybar into. The gap between the transmission and subframe is less than an inch wide. Any tips you can give?
Is your engine mount worn out?
@@LockersGarage All the mounts are fine, there's just not a lot of room to fit a normal prybar. I ended up using a flatbar.
The reason why it explodes on that side, and it keeps breaking on that side is because of a bad front engine mount. If you can shake the engine by hand, and it easily moves, it's the front engine mount. I replaced the front engine mount and the cv joint, and now my cv joint doesn't break all the time anymore. It's a very common problem.
Very good information- will check it next time this car is on the rack. We use it as a brake lathe training car as well and the CVs have to operate at an extreme pitch when using the Pro-Cut on-vehicle lathe. After the 15th brake job something has to give :-)
13:27 It’s not sitting flush?
Good job but could do without the music. Could the axle be bad if not grease leaking? Mine looks perfect but getting slight vibration in the steering wheel at 50 mph and at 70 mph. Rebalanced all wheels 3 times and alignment done AND rechecked again. All new tires but front tires are showing slight cupping already. They're only a few months old. Tierods and balljoints checked out tight. The right side axle seal that goes into the transmission IS weeping A bit but not bad at all. Nothing that would cause my issue I don't think. But no leaking from the boots. A real head scratcher. I hear that on these cars that the axles are a common problem. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.8. Also, before installing the new axle, can you replace the seal that goes into the transmission or do you have to take off the trans cover to get at the seal?
You can do it both ways on the seal as the diff cover is removable on the 4t65E transmission. On it's predecessor, you had to work at it with the trans in the vehicle. A little bit of a pill. Axles can go bad without showing any signs of grease leaking or any damage to the boot. They will click typically when you turn the wheel.
Have you checked your shocks (cupping issue)
Wheel bearings could also be the cause of your vibration and/or a bent wheel/hub. You might safely support the vehicle on the front control arms and put it in drive and see if things are wobbling...
@@LockersGarage Struts do need replacing. Thanks.
@@LockersGarage Just replaced the hubs yesterday and still I have vibration. Struts seem good when you try and bounce frt of car she bounces A bit once and then settles.
Im not a mechanic by trade and no pro but i do all my own work on my car. So i have had same problem with my buick 2000 lesabre. Im almost 100 percent confident it is my passenger side cv axle. Two years ago i hit a curb ran up over the damn thin g on the passenger side. Been having wooble/ vibration ever since. Im almost positive your problem is the same as mine. Now that i see how easy a job it is.... Im going for it. You should to i just looked it up and 1a auto sells the cv axles at a damn good price not to mention they do free shipping. I cant wait to rid the wooble. If this doesn't fix your problem then the only other possible thing i could think of is your lower control arm. I hope this helps.
Also..... Mabey warped rotors? Idk just thought id try t o help. Hope it works out. I love these buicks
What if the lower ball joint wont pop out in your method
I have hit it with a hammer while prying against the CV axle housing before. Kind of a last resort. Be sure the nut is installed upside down and loose so you don't destroy the threads.
That's what she said 15:54
2004 Buick make a left turn is Sheamus
Should've used K.Y 😆 🤣 😂
Old torsion bar
Perfect.