Honda Tech Tip: New Bolts Silence Clunky CR-V A Honda CR-V driver may complain of a clunking noise from the front suspension when driving over bumps. The probable cause is that the upper arm flange bolts do not properly clamp the upper arm bushings. To correct the condition, replace the upper arm flange bolts as described in this Tech Tip. More

Tech Tip: Volvo S40/V50/C30/C70 Front Suspension Squeak When driving at low speeds or cornering, a squeaking noise from the front suspension may be heard. A possible source of this noise is the bump rubber. More

Kia Preventive Maintenance: Chassis, Engine & Brake Repairs More Kias on the road means more repair and maintenance opportunities for the import car specialist, so don't let them pass you by. In this article, Bob Dowie focuses on the most common problems and maintenance items that have them finding their way into your bays - like check engine light, brake and chassis repairs. More

Tech Tip: Curing Front Suspension Tapping Noise on Toyota Corolla and Matrix Some 2003 Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit a tapping noise from the front upper suspension area. Occasionally, this noise may be interpreted as an instrument panel rattle noise. Use the following instructions to repair the noise. More

Tech Tip: Fixes for a Noisy Dashboard on an Acura MDX Some Acura MDX drivers may complain that the dashboard is creaking. The repair for this condition involves removing the front damper/spring assembly, grinding off body spot weld burrs and refinishing the surface, and/or installing self-adhesive shims (three per side) to the damper mounting base. More

Feature Article: Subaru Performance Brake, Suspension & Engine Mods that Pack a Punch A project car in the form of a WRX/STI shows that Z Sport in Everett, WA, is all about ­balancing ultimate performance within legal parameters and practicality. See what performance modifications the shop has completed with that goal in mind. More

Selling Shocks & Struts: Getting Past Your Feelings so You Can Sell More Ride Control Early in my career, I was young, stupid and drove some of the most dangerous vehicles in terms of unperformed repairs because I knew that I could fix it "someday." I believed in the philosophy that a car was half worn, not half broken. More

Tech Tip: Expedition Needs a Lift Some Ford Expedition and 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with four-wheel air suspension, may exhibit repeat air compressor drier failures. The drier cap may become detached from the drier body, or the drier body may be broken at the neck near the compressor head. More

Tech Tip: Toyota Driveshaft Assembly Replacement This bulletin provides information regarding anti-corrosion grease that is present on replacement driveshaft assemblies. It's important to remove this grease prior to installing the hub nut to prevent over-tightening. More

Tech Feature: Servicing MacPherson Struts In today's fast-paced import service market, it's easy to forget the basics of inspecting and repairing MacPherson struts on front suspension systems. But before we get into servicing MacPherson struts, let's take a look at the design and function of most modern front suspension struts. More

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