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.
AIRMATIC Suspension Solutions: Diagnostic Tips To Aid Your Repair Efforts
The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC suspension system was introduced in 1999 on the S-Class and has subsequently been used on the E-Class and most of the automaker’s SUVs. Keep reading for some key tips for common ailments to help you effectively get the system on these popular models in top-running condition.
Photo Tech: A Look At CV Axle Joints
CV joint housings are typically forged from iron billets. After the joint is machined, induction heat treating is used to harden wear surfaces.
Humble Mechanic Gives 5 Quick Tips For Replacing Camshafts
If you’re rebuilding an engine, odds are you will replace the camshaft or crankshafts. Here are some must-follow tips for replacing a camshaft on just about any engine.
McLaren Announces The Senna, Its Road-Legal Track Car
The McLaren Senna has been designed, engineered and developed with single-minded purpose: to be the ultimate McLaren track-concentrated car for the road.
Matching The Components To The Application: Ride Control System Protocol
A shock absorber is designed to dampen oscillations in leaf or coil springs by enclosing a piston and rod assembly inside a cylinder filled with oil. The shell or casing generally mounts on the axle or control arm while the piston rod assembly mounts to the frame.
Friction And Formulations
Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of elements sliding against each other. In the case of cars and trucks, it is the brake pads pushing against a rotor that changes kinetic energy into heat.
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.
How To Diagnose NVH Complaints In Drivetrain Components
Thanks to advanced technology, modern vehicles operate with fewer noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) complaints than ever Âbefore. Consequently, when a NVH issue arises, it’s most likely caused by worn drivetrain components like universal joints, constant velocity joints or wheel bearing hub assemblies. In any case, NVH complaints can often be the most challenging to diagnose when you can’t duplicate the driving conditions under which they occur.
Garage Gurus To Continue Its Training Outreach, Will Host Its 3rd Facebook Live Event On Oct. 17
Garage Guru Bud Houston will share common suspension inspection techniques.
