Should the axle nut be replaced when a new wheel bearing or CV joint is replaced? Andrew Markel discusses when to replace the axle nut as well as the proper torque procedure when using an axle nut socket. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Video courtesy Brake & Front End.
Learning the cryptic codes on the brake pad or shoe will tell you a lot of information.
Just about every brake pad or shoe you install has a cryptic code printed on the side of the friction material or on the backing plate. As a technician, being able to read this code called the “Edge Code” is just as important as the Dewy Decimal system is to a librarian.
Engineers have devised two strategies that can be called the “immune system” for the electrical system.
Poor clutch release makes it difficult to start and stop the vehicle or change gears.
The first thing you need to realize is that no seal is perfect.
Replacement of the steering damper with AE level or newer is recommended.
Reducing brake drag on late-model vehicles is not accomplished by a single component; it takes a system.
Four basic items are necessary to start your own reprogramming ventures.
Diagnosing the problem comes down to understanding what causes a loss of fuel pressure.
New vehicle ADAS features all rely on the alignment being exactly as it should be.
