Diagnosing Pull Conditions
When trying to cure a pull problem, it could be an issue with stacked tolerances of different components and systems.
Scan Tools & Scopes for Wheel Bearing Diagnostics
The only way to diagnose the sensor and circuit is with a scan tool or scope.
Wheel Bearing Analysis: What Creates Noise, Endplay?
Wheel bearings support massive amounts of a vehicle’s weight for the relatively small size of their surfaces.
Drivetrain Test Drive
Premature center bearing failure could be the result of many factors. Read more on what contributes to drivetrain failures.
CV Joint Replacement Tips
Constant-velocity (CV) joints have been around since the 1980s when front-wheel drive (FWD) came into widespread use.
Ball Joint Inspection Tips
It’s important to remember not to miss a worn joint. If a ball joint fails, the driver loses control of the vehicle.
The Hard Life of Shocks, Struts and Tires
Even under normal conditions on a smooth road, shocks stroke on average 1,750 times for every mile traveled.
Curing Shock, Strut and Suspension Noise
As vehicles age, eliminating noise is Job 1. But “noise” may mean different things to you and your customers.
7 CV Joint Mistakes You Might Be Making
A CV joint rarely fails on its own. Outside factors can damage a joint worse than cutting a boot with a knife.
Fixing a Steering-Pull Condition
If a customer comes to your service department with a steering-pull complaint, never jump to conclusions about what’s really wrong.
It’s Spring (Replacement) Time!
One spring rate might be great for controlling body lean, but it could be too hard to provide a comfortable ride.
Preventing Brake Comebacks
When machining a rotor, you have two primary goals: provide a smooth surface finish for the pads and provide a true surface finish.
