Alignment Service On 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent
The front suspension is a MacPherson strut setup. The lower control arm isolates harshness and vibration with a large bushing in the front. Always inspect this bushing for damage. Look for any separation of the rubber from the metal. Always make note of tire wear. If a customer does not rotate the tires, the stock tires would wear the inside edges. This is normal.
Why Do Ball Joints, Tie Rods And Control Arms Wear Out?
The ball and socket joint has been around on animals and humans for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because it works. But, just like our hip joints, ball and socket joints, like ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links, wear out.
Tech Tip: Troubleshooting Common Crank Grinding Problems
Using an improper wheel is most likely to blame for metal particles lodging in abrasive grains or in wheel pores. Try using a wheel with a coarser grit or more open structure to provide chip clearance. Also try using more coolant. Faulty dressing could be another cause of wheel loading. Examine your diamond tool and replace it if it appears to be worn. A worn diamond will appear rounded.
BorgWarner Presents Trophy To Indianapolis 500 Winner Tony Kanaan
Following the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, BorgWarner President and CEO James Verrier presented Tony Kanaan with the Borg-Warner Trophy in Victory Lane. Tony Kanaan’s sterling silver image will be the 100th added to the prestigious and historic trophy, joining every winner of the “Greatest Race in History.”
GMB Launches New Mobile Catalog App
GMB North America, Inc. has gone mobile, launching their mobile catalog application, GMB Catalog for Apple and Android in both English and Spanish. GMB Catalog offers all of GMB’s current product offerings, allowing you to search by make, model, year, as well as cross referenced part numbers.
Toyota Scion TC Brake Service Tips
The replacement of the pads and rotors is straightforward, but there are some things that you should know before you start. This car is designed for ceramic friction material formulations. If everything is operating correctly, it is not uncommon for a set of rotors to last three sets of ceramic pads. Toyota even recommends not machining the rotors if the rotors are within specifications for thickness, thickness variation and runout.
Sam Hornish, Jr. To Drive The No. 12 SKF Ford Fusion In The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series At Kansas Speedway
SKF’s primary colors will be showcased this Sunday, April 21st when Sam Hornish, Jr. gets behind the wheel of the No. 12 SKF Ford Fusion for the STP 400 Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway.
Alignment Specs: 2010-2012 Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is one of the best selling cars of the past three years. While the usual Kia/Hyundai bits are under the Soul’s trendy exterior, it does have four different strut and spring options that can make ordering the right parts a nightmare. This is the typical “net build” vehicle with no adjustments for camber or caster. The factory manual recommends replacing parts if something is out of alignment, but the aftermarket offers several solutions to bring a Soul into spec.
Diagnostic Solutions: Ride Control System Protocol – Matching The Components To The Application
Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms recalls his days of working as a technician for an off-road desert racing team and notes this lesson learned that holds true to this day: matching a shock absorber to its application.
Alignment Spec: 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent
Hyundai began selling the 3-door Accent hatchback in the United States during the spring of 2006. The Accent is a “net-build” vehicle with no built-in adjustments, but adjustments can be made with aftermarket parts.