Vehicle Alignment Spec: 2002-2010 Jeep Liberty
Overall, the 2002-2010 Jeep Liberty is an easy vehicle to align. But, you have to pay attention during the initial inspection.
BMW Tech Tip: Anti-Tamper Socket To Service 328d Models
BMW announced the distribution of a special anti-tamper socket needed to remove and replace the undercar protection panel covering the SCR module on 2014-current F30/F31 328d models. The socket will be available at BMW dealers.
Ford Edge And Lincoln MKX Suspension And TPMS Diagnostics
In 2007, the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover vehicles were introduced. The vehicles are based on the CD3 platform that is used for the Fusion and other Ford vehicles. While there are both FWD and AWD models on the streets, the alignment procedures are the same.
Kia Soul Alignment Specifications
The Kia Soul is one of the best-selling cars of the past few 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.
Loaded Sway Bars
It is possible to get all the angles right during an alignment and still get wear on the outside and inside tire edges after a few thousand miles. What could have gone wrong in the interim? The answer could be the sway bar or the links.
Hunter Engineering Showcases WinAlign 15.0 Software
In addition to a mechanical alignment, manufacturer’s specifications often require a Safety System Alignment. Hunter’s WinAlign 15.0 makes it easy to align a vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), says the company.
Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010 Alignment
If you were to look at the underside of a 2005-’10 Chevy Cobalt or Pontiac G5, the layout doesn’t look that much different than a 1995-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier or Pontiac Sunfire.
Alignment Specs: Ford Mustang 2005-2010 Live Axle
In 2005, Ford introduced a new Mustang with an all-new platform and clean-sheet design. While the formula of a live axle rear and MacPherson strut front end were the same from the previous SN95 and Fox body, Ford refined the design for larger rims by making the bushings larger. These changes made for a vehicle
VIDEO: Alignment Kits And Net Build Vehicles
Andrew Markel discusses net-build vehicles and how alignment kits are helpful when servicing them.
Scrub Radius And Alignments
Big rims or tires can look good and give a vehicle a unique appearance. But it’s what you can’t see that can become really ugly, especially if the alignment and suspension angles have become altered in the installation process.
Alignment & Suspension Specs: Ford Escape 2001-2010
The Ford Escape is one of the longest running Ford platforms with models that remained unchanged mechanically from 2000 to 2010. While it is not the most complicated alignment, it does have some quirks that have emerged during its past 10 years of service.
Snap-on Equipment Presents Wheel Alignment System
The John Bean V3300 features wireless communication so it can be used anywhere in the shop. The folding camera beams make it easier to move and allow the unit to be delivered fully assembled.
