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News: Snap-on Equipment Dedicates New Training Center
Conway, AR — Snap-on Equipment officially dedicated its new Jack D. Michaels Training Center at a ceremony May 8 in honor of Snap-on Incorporated’s Board Chairman and past CEO and President, Jack D. Michaels. The day celebrated Michaels’ contribution to the productivity and innovation that have long been a part of Snap-on Incorporated’s corporate identity.
Tech Tip: Fixing Front End Squeaks on Cadillac Escalades
Your shop just installed a new set of tires on a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The very next day, the customer returns complaining about a squeak and a rattle coming from the front end that wasn’t there before you replaced the tires. What happened? The noise could be coming from the front shocks. The shocks are equipped with upper insulator pilot rings that can wear ….
Tech Tip: Nissan Murano Steering Noise
If a 2003 or 2004 Nissan Murano owner comes into your shop concerned about popping noises when turning the steering wheel, and/or the steering wheel alignment keeps changing, the problem may be loose steering rack mount bolts. Follow the Repair Procedure to properly tighten the bolts ….
Makita’s New 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver Kit Provides More Torque with 18V Power and 12V Weight
Makita U.S.A., Inc. announces the release of its new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver, model BTD141. This powerful impact driver delivers more work (1,330 in. lbs. of max. torque) yet weighs just 3.4 lbs. The BTD141 is another example of Makita’s commitment to innovative technology and ….
Tech Tip: Pontiac GTO Font End Noise
Some 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO customers may comment on a knock noise from the front suspension when driving at low speeds over bumps or uneven road surfaces. This condition may be caused by the lower coil of the spring touching on the side lip of the spring seat. The illustration shows the rub mark on the spring coil. The spring coils contacting the body sheet metal within the wheelhouse area may also cause this condition ….
Tech Tip: Fixing GM Brake Noise
Some owners of the models listed in this Tech Tip may comment on a creaking noise occurring when applying the brakes. It is usually heard only during slow-speed brake maneuvers. If this condition exists, you should be able to duplicate the noise when the vehicle is not moving by depressing the brake pedal and listening for the noise from the wheel-well/caliper area ….
Hand Tools
Striking a Blow for Safety, Reliability and Value It all started thousands of years ago. Grogg picked up the jawbone of a T-Rex in one hand and a piece of broken tooth in the other hand. Voila! The first chisel is invented. Early on in our history, man realized he could do more work (or
Tech Tip: Uneven Brake Wear Can Result in Steering Wheel Vibration
Customers may report that a vibration or "judder" is felt in the steering wheel during braking. The front brake discs may have worn unevenly, resulting in thickness variations on the disc. The remedy is to install two new front brake discs in combination with new specification front brake pads ….
Tech Tip: Controlling Cadillac CTS-V Rear Wheel Hop
Some 2004-2005 Cadillac CTS-V owners may comment on rear wheel hop or rear suspension bounce under full throttle acceleration. This condition is primarily confined to hard acceleration from a standstill with wide open throttle, though it may be possible to induce if the customer attempts a wide open throttle or "Power-Shift" from 1st to 2nd gear. In the rear of the CTS-V, a sub-frame is mounted to ….