Technician Finds Six Pounds of Peanuts in Kia’s Air Filter Housing
A Scottish technician was diagnosing a customer’s Kia that had been brought in due to poor performance. After running numerous tests, he checked the air filter and found six pounds of peanuts that a squirrel had hidden in the air filter housing and intake pipe.
Check Out The June Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the June issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components, Toyota RAV4 TPMS, Mazda3 Brake Job, Performance Brake Components, Brake Lubricants, Transmission Fluid, Ford Transit Connect Alignment, Swelled Lug Nuts, a host of tech tips, and more!
Torque Wrenches And Wheel Bearings
The torque specifications for a wheel bearing are much more exact now than in the past. This not only goes for the axle nut, but the fasteners that hold the hub unit to the suspension and lug nuts. So, what has changed? Simply put, everything has become bigger while at the same time it is getting lighter.
BendPak’s New Low-Rise Lift Picks Up Where Others Leave Off
BendPak recently unveiled its LR-5T, a 10,000-lb. capacity low-rise lift that accommodates passenger cars and trucks thanks to a newly designed lift platform, specialty adapters, wider drive-over capability and increased lifting capacity. Convenient built-in storage trays mean lug nuts and other small parts are always within reach.
Tesla Wheel Bearing Replacement
The process of replacing the hub unit on a Tesla is the same as many cars and light trucks.
Replacing Strut Mounts on 2013-2018 Toyota RAV 4s
Follow along to learn how to replace upper strut mounts on 2013-2018, and newer, Toyota RAV 4s. Sponsored by PRT.
Installing a Complete Strut Assembly on a 2015-2022 Ford F-150
Learn how to install a complete strut assembly on 2015-2022 Ford F-150s. Sponsored by PRT.
Composite Brake Rotor Service Opportunities
Composite rotors have two advantages over a fully cast rotor.
Installing a Knuckle Hub Assembly
Addressing tough attachment points and ensuring proper torque is critical. Sponsored by GSP North America.
Top 10 Wheel Bearing Torque Tips
A torque wrench is an essential tool when it comes to installing wheel bearings.
