Ford Edge Rear Differential - Remove & Replace

In this video I bring you along as I swap out the rear differential on a Ford Edge. The original rear diff gutted itself and it is much cheaper to swap it out with a used unit instead of rebuilding the original. -Enjoy!

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[kevinjohnson]

Definitely pay attention in school, but there's nothing wrong with being a mechanic. You do a great job of showing proper diagnostic procedures and that is not something everyone is capable of doing. Many 'mechanics' don't have the mindset for a proper process of elimination and troubleshooting.

[panzerveps]

I paid attention in school, and went to university. Dropped out after 3 years, and became a mechanic instead.
Never looked back.

[billburkart]

I enjoyed this video because of the interruptions. Made it more real. I don't think you'll have to worry about ever getting a McDonald's sponsorship lol. Good to see Mrs. O she's a star.

[TheKajunkat]

"So what's this video about, you complaining?" - Mrs. O, 2020

[dennisgeroux]

I’ve been an auto mechanic and industrial maintenance mechanic my whole life and enjoyed doing it. I’m definitely not the kind of person that can do a desk job. I have made a good living financially and enjoyed going to work each day. Nothing worse than going to work and hating what you do every day.

[McBosshog]

Big Nasty just doesn't hit the same without the rock music to go with it

[clintharris]

"I never claimed to be a videographer, or a mechanic for that matter." LOL!

[dave]

Penetrating oil - a lie because "shouldn't it have ate through the can by now?" ROTFL!!!!

[cliffscheckler]

You know Murphy is always sitting in the corner waiting, and it always feels good to triumph. I'm no mechanic but always enjoy watching learning great job .

[davidhollfelder]

Being a seasoned “shade tree” DIYer, there IS satisfaction that I fixed it myself. 😊 (the driveway has some stories to tell)

[nonyabiz]

Eric O would never sleep if he did sub par work. The man have impeccable integrity. Nice work sir as always.

[jameswatters]

Genuinely laughed out loud at your drive-by joke. Been a while since a proper nuts & bolts repair. Another entertaining video. Keep up the good work and stay safe. 😎👍🏻

[johnmehaffey]

The more I watch you Eric working on cars the more I’m glad I got a Toyota and yep I’ve had that look many a time

[clsumjr]

Now this is what I call a dam good mechanic. So impress with all the videos for this place

[flagmichael]

"Pay attention in school!" In 10th grade electronics our teacher told us if we paid attention we would be inside eating donuts while the others were outside digging ditches. A couple years before I retired I found myself 55 feet up a tower, replacing a section of waveguide that was sheared off by wind and ice. The temperature was right around 30F and the wind was steady at 35 mph. We had snow catted up to 9000 feet to do the job and would snowcat back down - it sounds like a _lot_ more fun than it is. (The #1 cause of snowcat deaths is rollover; the #2 cause is drowning. Snow on thin ice over a lake looks _so_ inviting!) It was one of the dozen or so hairiest things I have done. I'm beginning to think the teacher was not entirely accurate in his prediction.

[jasmeleg]

Hey Eric, I have wrenched on cars all my life and at times got discouraged and said "I'll just take it to a shop." Generally that works out to me not taking it to a shop (I'm stubborn and cheap) but just living with the car problem or doing it half-assed and being cranky/angry. I have to say though since watching your videos I really appreciate your positive attitude and willingness to tackle any job. When I'm in them middle of a job now, I slow down and think what would that guy on youtube do... If anything you make my day just that much better! Believe me there's always lots of wrenching to do now with our current fleet of 3 BMWs and a Honda. God Bless and keep on keeping on!

[tonyfrank]

Carnage vids are the best. None of that boring technical diagnosing stuff 😉👍🏼

[LesCattin]

Love your videos. Your comment on school is important but in the last 25 years the focus has been to get everyone to go to college which has turned it into big business and many of our children are up to their ears in debt. During this push the trades have all been forgotten. We now have a lack of good mechanics, building tradesmen, etc. My father steered me towards the metals industry and I became a journeyman tool and die maker where I learned many skills including mechanics. What you are doing is a very necessary skill and I applaud you for what you do and teach others.

[terencehawkes]

Admonition to pay attention in school is good but do not put yourself down. You are one hell of a gifted technician. Lots and lots of respect from me.

[philmccuen]

You do such good work that your "crappy" work would still be better than 90% of the goofball "mechanics" in this business. You're a professional and it shows in your work. Thanks for all the awesome videos!!!