Toyota Sienna Alignment Service
The Toyota Sienna minivan is based on the Camry platform and comes in both 2WD and AWD versions. When aligning this vehicle, there are three things you should know.
Torque Wrenches And Wheel Bearings
The torque specifications for a wheel bearing are much more exact now than in the past.
Ex’Splining’ New Wheel Bearing Designs
From an engineer’s perspective, wheel bearing design and selection can be a balancing act between durability, cost and fuel economy.
10 Things To Know About Wheel Bearings
Wheel bearings keep the world rolling by reducing friction and allowing the wheels and axles to spin while a vehicle is in motion.
Driveshaft Service: Yoke To Yoke Diagnostics
Driveshafts on most rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles are very durable. Most late-model driveshafts are not serviceable and do not have any lubrication points. But, this does not mean that they can’t wear or even fail.
New Wheel Bearing Technology Will Change Your Replacement & Diagnostic Approach
Two technologies are now being used on new vehicles and in aftermarket replacement hub units that allow engineers to put better bearings in smaller packages. These technologies will change the way you replace and diagnose wheel bearings.
Undercar Service Guide: Toyota Tacoma, Tundra And Sequoia
While the parts of the Toyota Tundra, Tacoma and Sequoia are not interchangeable, these trucks share a lot of the same problems when it comes to the suspension, brakes and even the frame.
Wheel Bearings And Locking Hubs
Automatic hubs are used on many 4×4 trucks to disengage the front wheels when four-wheel drive is not needed. Disconnecting the front wheels reduces friction and may improve fuel economy as much as one mile per gallon depending on the vehicle. A one mpg difference may not sound like much, but every little bit helps.
Toyota V8 Timing Belt Service
Each of the various Toyota models that use the V8 have specific items that must be removed to allow access to the timing belt and allow room to remove the accessories, belt drives and timing covers.
Common Reasons For Wheel Bearing Failure
When a bearing wears out, it is usually a case of inadequate lubrication, faulty installation or improper adjustment. For the repair to be successful, you must first determine why the previous bearing failed. For sealed hub units, examining the internal bearings and races is impossible.
