Alignment Service On 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent
The front suspension is a MacPherson strut setup. The lower control arm isolates harshness and vibration with a large bushing in the front. Always inspect this bushing for damage. Look for any separation of the rubber from the metal. Always make note of tire wear. If a customer does not rotate the tires, the stock tires would wear the inside edges. This is normal.
Why Do Ball Joints, Tie Rods And Control Arms Wear Out?
The ball and socket joint has been around on animals and humans for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because it works. But, just like our hip joints, ball and socket joints, like ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links, wear out.
Servicing Bent Arms And Struts
Normal driving usually won’t knock the wheels out of alignment or damage the suspension. However, normal driving also involves encounters with the unexpected, which often includes potholes, curbs, railroad crossings (which are famous for being rough), parking lot speed bumps and other things that jar and stress the suspension. For this reason, periodic alignment checks are a good way to ensure proper wheel alignment and to detect damaged, worn or bent parts that might need attention.
Ryan Newman Crew Chief Matt Borland Extends Early Lead In MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Year’ Battle
Ryan Newman crew chief Matt Borland became the first NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chief to win three MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” awards after Newman and the No. 39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet SS overcame tight handling to post a top-10 finish in Saturday night’s Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. His latest MOOG Problem Solver honors give Borland a rare two-win lead in the hotly contested $100,000 MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” battle.
4WD/AWD Hub Service On Kia Sportage And Sorento Models
While you may never have to replace the entire transfer case or transmission on the popular Sportage and Sorento SUVs, you will have to replace hubs, sensors and solenoids on your customers’ vehicles. In this article, we’ll start with the early systems on the 2000 Sportage.
Identifying The Toughest Wheel Bearing Jobs
Some wheel bearing jobs are easy. These are typically unitized hub units. All that is required is removing the caliper, rotor, axle nut and the four bolts holding on the unit. Some wheel bearing jobs can take as many as three hours and require removal of the knuckle from the vehicle. Collected in this article are some of the most difficult vehicles as reported by technicians, labor guides and bearing manufacturers.
CARDONE Now Offers More Than 290 Previously Dealer-Only SKUs
CARDONE now offers more than 290 SKUs that were previously dealer-only, providing a high-quality, low-cost alternative to OE, the company says.
Emissions Control Diagnostics Workshop Teaches Strategies For Profitable Repairs
With more than 60 events on the schedule for 2013, the Walker Emissions Control Diagnostics Workshop from Tenneco will target more than 4,000 attendees in the United States and Canada, with the aim of teaching new strategies for effectively and profitably diagnosing emissions control and drivability repairs.
Ryan Newman Crew Chief Matt Borland Is Season’s First Multi-Race MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award Winner
Matt Borland, crew chief for Ryan Newman and the No. 39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet SS, became the season’s first multi-race winner of the MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award following Saturday night’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Newman and Borland twice came back from a lap down and overcame loose handling to post their fifth top-10 finish in 11 starts.
KYB Americas Corp. Announces New Quarterly e-Learning Newsletter
KYB Americas Corp. announces the release of the first ever KYB Ride Control Expert Series e-learning newsletter. In addition to offering tips and advice on successful ride control sales methods at the service counter, the newsletter gives service providers a forum for ride control technical topics, as well as an insight into KYB’s OEA manufacturing processes.
Chad Johnston Becomes 10th Crew Chief In 10 Sprint Cup Starts To Win MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Award
Chad Johnston, crew chief for driver Martin Truex Jr. and the No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry, became the 10th crew chief to win the prestigious MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in 10 NASCAR Sprint Cup starts this year following Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Johnston received his award after the 56 team survived an early accident, a three-and-a-half-hour rain delay and near darkness in the closing laps to finish seventh on Talladega’s 2.66-mile track.
AMSOIL Offers Synthetic Power Steering Fluid For Import Vehicles
Formulated with a high viscosity index, AMSOIL Synthetic Power Steering Fluid resists heat for long fluid life. It helps seals remain soft to prevent leaks, while helping components remain clean and last longer. Power steering components and hoses receive maximum protection against wear and stress for extended equipment life.