Kia Tech Tip: Front Hub Seal Change on Sportage Models
This bulletin provides information on a change to Sportage 4WD hub seals. To improve hub vacuum sealing during 4WD operation, a new inner seal along with corresponding revisions to knuckles and CV shafts has been developed. This new seal design was incorporated from Oct. 21, 2000 production.
Diagnostic Oddities
This article is dedicated to some Ford specific issues that, after being brought to light, can save your shop thousands of dollars in wasted time and liability. There may be some other makes out there with some similar designs and quirks, but the only technical references will be for Ford vehicles. By Glen Beanard Giddy
SP Tools Introduces 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. This unique tool allows easy access when installing the bushing.
S-K Introduces the Pro-Gun Line
S-K Hand Tool brings its world-class quality and well-known name into the pneumatic tool industry with the Pro-Gun line. The Pro-Gun family includes the 3/8"-, 1/2"- and 3/4"-drive professional pistol-style impact guns as well as the 1" heavy-duty professional impact gun with a 6" extended anvil.
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Mitch Schneider: Out of Sight, Out of Mind …
It’s strange, the way things work out. How one seemingly isolated, non-related event can force you to confront the impossibly complex way virtually everything in our world is tied together.
Piston Installation Made Easy by PROFORM
The major benefit of the PROFORM Heavy-Duty Piston Installation Tool’s (#67571) design is that you can wail away without worrying about damaging your expensive pistons, and safely slide those rings into each cylinder without damage.
Wheel, Rotor and Drum Removal
The traffic whizzed by at seventy plus. The good news: The flat is on the rear passenger side and the lug nuts came off with little strain. The bad news: The alloy wheel is seized on the hub and it isn’t going anywhere. Twist of fate: I forgot to chock the front wheel and the
Brake & Suspension System Service
Brake and suspension repairs are the best type of routine maintenance repairs that coincide with major service intervals. Brake and suspension components that are in need of replacement could represent a significant profit center for shops when technicians take the time to perform complete chassis inspections. Worn suspension and brake components, as well as a
Safe Shop: Out of Sight, Out of Mind…
It’s strange, the way things work out. How one seemingly isolated, non-related event can force you to confront the impossibly complex way virtually everything in our world is tied together. For instance, you wouldn’t think a cancelled speaking engagement would lead you down the rabbit hole of environmental responsibility, but it has and it’s a