Tech Tip: Giving Chevrolet Excessive Steering Effort the Boot
Owners of 2003 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo or Buick Regal and Century vehicles may comment on reduced power steering, excessive steering effort, rubbing or excessive noise in the passenger compartment. The cause of the problem may be due to the intermediate shaft lower boot between the bulkhead and the steering gear being incorrectly installed and interfering with the intermediate shaft. Follow the ….
Bosch Expands Brake Pad, Fuel Pump Product Lines
The braking and fuel pump SKUs expand coverage to more than 3.4 million vehicles in operation in North America.
OTC Introduces Five New Tools To The Transmission Product Line
The new tools include: flywheel holding tool; shift rail seal installer; torque converter seal installer; transmission adapter plate bushing replacer; and universal transmission adapter.
Tenneco Extends Monroe Quick-Strut Coverage To More Than 4.4M Additional Vehicles
The new part numbers extend coverage of the Quick-Strut line to 89 additional domestic and foreign nameplate applications.
Bosch Expands Aftermarket Product Lines With 15 New Part Numbers
Additions have been made to Bosch’s brake pad and rotating machine lines.
GM Tech Tip: Clunk Or Thump Noise From Front Suspension
Some customers may comment on a clunk or thump noise coming from the front suspension while driving over rough road surfaces. This noise will typically occur when the front suspension is returning to the upward position after a hard downward stroke, such as after driving through a large rut or pothole.
GM Power Steering Noise/Leaks
Some customers may comment that their vehicle is experiencing a power steering noise/whine or fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high-pressure power steering hose during extremely low outdoor temperature operation.
Check Out The July Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the July issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. CLICK HERE to access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Brake Rotor Service, Building Off-Road Suspension Systems, Buick Regal Brake Service, VW Passat Alignment Specs, Wheel Bearing Q&A, Tie Rod Inspection, Control Arm Bushing Replacement, TPMS Q&A,
GM: Hydraulic Power Steering System Leak
Models: 2005-’14 GM cars and trucks equipped with hydraulic steering Customers may comment on a fluid leak under the front of the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the technician may find fluid leaking from the power steering system. Diagnostic Information Important: All potential leaks should be completely cleaned and identified before attempting to repair or replace any
Servicing The GM 3.1L V6 Engine
The General Motors 3.1L V6 engine enjoyed a long production run from 1988 through 2005. More than 10 million of these engines were built during this period. The engine itself went through continual evolution and improvement during its production life, including Gen II and Gen III versions, plus an “Enhanced 3100” version from 1999 to 2001.