Diagnosing Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension Noise With Steering Wheel Fully Turned
Some Santa Fe vehicles may exhibit noise caused by contact between the lower central arm steering stop bracket and the knuckle stop when driving at low speeds with the steering wheel fully turned. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle may be affected by identifying the VIN.
AVI Offers ASE G1 Test Prep Program: Auto Maintenance And Light Repair
AVI’s ASE Test Prep product line includes G1 Test Prep Program, which covers preventive maintenance and light repair services. AVI’s series of ASE Test Prep curriculum is developed by ASE Master Technicians and centers around focused task lists that detail the knowledge and skills required to complete each specific level of certification.
Digital Edition Of December Brake & Front End Magazine Is Now Available
The digital version of the December issue of Brake & Front End magazine is now available on-line. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Mazda3 Alignment Specs, Stopping Brake Noise, Servicing Universal Joints, GM Autoride, Twin-Piston Calipers, TPMS, a host of tech tips, and more!
ZF Services Releases 60 New Shock Numbers Covering More Than 17 Million Vehicles In Operation
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has announced the release of 60 new part numbers in its original equipment technology ride control program under the Sachs brand for the passenger car and light truck vehicle market.
Hyundai Feature: Drivetrain Noises And Wheel Bearing Replacement
Don’t let customers lead you down the wrong diagnostic path. While wheel-bearing noise is one of the toughest problems for customers to describe, says Import Specialist Contributor Bob Dowie, it’s not unusual for it to come on so gradually that the customer may not even notice it until you mention it after an unrelated road test.
CARDONE Announces Top Transfer Case Motor SKUs
Transfer case motors ensure trucks and SUVs can keep all four wheels safely turning throughout the slippery mud, slush and snow of winter. Be ready for any weather condition with CARDONE’s 100 percent torque-tested A1 CARDONE Reman Transfer Case Motors, which offer superior performance, long product life and the most popular application coverage on the road, according to the company.
Rancho Launches New Performance Suspension Systems For 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
Tenneco has announced that the new Rancho 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension systems recently passed the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 126 – Electronic Stability Control Systems (FMVSS-126) test – and were engineered to accommodate the varying steering knuckle materials being used by GMC.
SKF Offers Automotive Training Videos At Skfpartsinfo.tv
SKF has added eight short automotive training videos to its YouTube channel, providing technicians with quick online training for wheel end bearings and seals. All eight videos in the playlist make up a complete training course and include a short quiz at the end of each section, recapping key points of the video.
Tenneco Reaching Automotive Professionals And Consumers Through Training Videos On YouTube
Tenneco says it is reaching thousands of automotive professionals and consumers as it continues to add hands-on technical training and product videos to the “TennecoInc” aftermarket channel on YouTube.
Tech Update: Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control (ESC) was introduced in 1995 and touted as the second most important advancement in auto safety, after seat belts, becoming standard equipment on every 2012 passenger vehicle. ESC is supposed to help drivers maintain safe control of their vehicles and prevent accidents. However, it’s the tires that determine the effectiveness of ESC for every vehicle.
Jimmie Johnson’s 48 Chevrolet Makes It 48 Straight For MOOG Steering And Suspension
Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS captured their sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup title and extended the MOOG Steering and Suspension brand’s Cup Series championship streak to 48 years in Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway. The leading choice of NASCAR crew chiefs and professional technicians, MOOG Steering and Suspension parts are manufactured by global vehicle components supplier Federal-Mogul Corporation.
Reading Tire Wear Patterns
Modern tire construction has generally trended toward low aspect ratio tire casings with more flexible sidewalls and rigid treads. Although this type of construction has made tires less sensitive to negative camber angles used in many current steering geometry designs, many types of tire wear patterns continue to indicate problems in a vehicle’s steering geometry.