Wheel Bearing Service Tips
rvice could come back in fashion on vehicles instead of just on boat trailers. Since serviceable wheel bearings are rare, they often fall victim to wives tales and urban legends. One of the most prevalent is the myth of spinning a bearing with compressed air. Proper service required the bearing cage and roller assembly not
Internal Injuries: Reasons for Piston Replacement
Though pistons can often be salvaged when rebuilding or remanufacturing an engine, sometimes they have to be replaced. The original pistons may have worn or damaged ring grooves, wrist pins or skirts, or they may have cracks. New pistons may also be necessary if the cylinders have too much taper wear and the block has
Ingersoll Rand Offers 1/2″ Extended-Anvil Cordless Impact Wrench
With the success of its IQV Series cordless tools released last fall, Ingersoll Rand began an aggressive product line extension in 2007 by engineering the W360-2, the world’s first 1/2" extended-anvil cordless Impactool.
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Jeff Hume, John Partipilo, Terry Kirschbaum and Jesse Hernandez CMJ Automotive Addison, IL We went through an extensive study of the tools we use most often and the ones we just like a lot. Our list is in no particular order. Snap-on MODIS Scanner — Helps us diagnose vehicles faster and more efficiently. Huth Pipe
Tech Tip: Do 2WD, 4WD and AWD Vehicles Need Different Tire Solutions?
I live in the snow belt, so I am well used to those days when a simple 45-minute drive to, say, take the kids to the circus can become a frightening eight-hour return trip. Around here, two hours of clowns and elephants is long enough for Mother Nature to hammer us with two feet of "partly cloudy." And, living in Ohio means road-clearing crews are usually hours behind the bell. But, that’s another story.
Wheel Bearing Hub Unit Q & A
Can I use an impact wrench to remove or install a wheel bearing hub unit? While it may appear to be easier to use an impact wrench, it is not recommended. We recommend the use of a certified, calibrated torque wrench. Impact wrenches can damage the wheel speed sensor.
Selling Services: Wheel Bearing Hub Unit Q&A
Can I use an impact wrench to remove or install a wheel bearing hub unit?
Technicians’ Top 5 Favorite Tools & Equipment
Roy Larson, president Beyer Motor Works Inc., BMW/Mercedes driveline experts Chandler, AZ www.beyerdriveline.com and www.beyermotorworks.com Member: BIMRS, Bimmer Tech Group, Mini Tech Group, BMW CCA, ASA, APRA, BBB My 5 favorite tools are: Streamlight Stylus Reach — This pocket flashlight puts the light where I need it, making it ideal to inspect brake pads and
Steck’s SeamBuster Allows Technicians to Gain Access to Hard-to-Reach Pinch Welds
Steck Manufacturing Company has released the Right Angle SeamBuster (P/N 20016) by adding a 90° angle along with a third sharpened edge to its popular SeamBuster allows the body technician to gain easy access to the hard-to-reach pinch welds.
SP Tools Offers GM Door Hinge Bushing Installer
With the GM Door Hinge Bushing Installer (#66200) from SP Tools, you can easily install the replacement silicon bronze bushings on door hinges. In usage, the restricted area of the hinge is not accessible for a straight and true installation of the bushing.