Driveshafts: Can 10,000 Applications Really Be Covered By Two Parts?
Shops and part suppliers are always looking for ways to make technicians’ lives a little easier. In recent years, many parts like CV axles, strut/spring assemblies and suspension control arms have been introduced to allow technicians to simply install a complete component instead of repairing parts of the existing assembly. But this parts philosophy does
TrakMotive Introduces 87 New Numbers
New numbers cover over 17.4 million part opportunities.
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Today we offer you a complete lineup of aftermarket-specific educational webinars.
VIDEO: Ball Joints And Shaft Damage
Explore repair options for failed lower ball joints on front wheel drive vehicles. This video is sponsored by TrakMotive.
TrakMotive Adds New Items Designed To Help Reduce Warranties
TrakMotive said it continuously reviews its warranty data to see where the company can make improvements to the OE design to help reduce comebacks.
TrakMotive Launches New Mobile App Created By ShowMeTheParts
Users can search for compatible parts by vehicle make and model, part number search, cross reference and VIN search.
TrakMotive Launches New Mobile App For Easy Parts Lookup
The new TrakMotive Mobile app by ShowMeTheParts is free and now available in both the Apple Store and Google Play.
CARDONE Jump Starts 2018 With More Than 250 New Parts
CARDONE’s January release covers all major product groups and includes parking brake motors and more than 125 domestic and import brake calipers.
How To Diagnose NVH Complaints In Drivetrain Components
Thanks to advanced technology, modern vehicles operate with fewer noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) complaints than ever before. Consequently, when a NVH issue arises, it’s most likely caused by worn drivetrain components like universal joints, constant velocity joints or wheel bearing hub assemblies. In any case, NVH complaints can often be the most challenging to diagnose when you can’t duplicate the driving conditions under which they occur.
Drive Shaft And Drivetrain Vibrations: Understanding The Order And Math
To determine if a vibration is vehicle- or engine-speed related, the easiest thing to do is slip the transmission into neutral and let the vehicle coast when the vibration is most noticeable. If the vibration continues, then the vibration is vehicle-speed related. Likewise, if the vibration subsides, the vibration is engine-speed related.
