Photo Tech: CV Axles A look inside a joint.

Photo Tech: CV Axles A look inside a joint.

Advanced Wheel Bearing Diagnostics

Can a bump set a wheel speed sensor code?

A fellow employee contacted me with a diagnostic conundrum recently. When he was driving to work, the ABS and ESC light would come on just a quarter-mile from his house, and a message in the driver information center told him that these critical safety systems were not available. It did not matter the time of day or the weather. 

How Well Do You Know Your Driveshaft?

There are three types of modern driveshafts with multiple configurations.

Mercedes 4MATIC Diagnostics

The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC all-wheel drive (AWD) systems have been around for a while now.

Transmission Service

The following is an example of a dishonest vehicle and how to go about catching it in its lie.

Limited-Slip Differentials And Diagnostics

A limited-slip differential helps to control the tangential forces.

Other Posts

Seven CV Joint Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make

If a CV joint fails, it rarely fails on its own. Outside factors can damage a joint worse than cutting a boot with a knife.

Reprogramming Transmission Control Modules

It’s understandable to have a lot of questions and fears about reprogramming. 

Manual Transmission Failure Causes

One of the most common reasons behind why a manual transmission fails is lack of lubrication.

Driveshaft, Axle and Drivetrain Noise FAQs

These are some of the frequently asked questions about driveshaft, axle and drivetrain noise.