Cleaning Disc Pad And Brake Shoe Break-In (Burnish) Procedure
An effective burnish cycle to seat the friction materials into the opposing rotor and drum surfaces requires approximately 200 stops. The 200 stops are consistent with the burnish procedure outlined in the FMVSS 105 and FMVSS 135.
Jeep Tech Tip: Proper Torque Of Mounting Bolts
A frequent concern of technicians is that customers complain of rattling noises after the rear shocks have been replaced on 1999-2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
Ford F-250: Raising Rear Ride Height
Some customers with 2011-2016 F-250 Super Duty 4×4 vehicles want to raise the rear of their vehicle to change vehicle attitude appearance. This procedure provides the necessary information for this modification in accordance with engineering specifications.
Dodge Stratus: Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage ATF+4
ATF+4 is being used as factory fill for Chrysler Group automatic transmissions. Mopar ATF+4 has exceptional durability. However, the red dye used in ATF+4 is not permanent; as the fluid ages, it may become darker or appear brown in color. ATF+4 also has a unique odor that may change with age. With ATF+4 fluid, color and odor are no longer indicators of fluid condition and do not necessarily support a fluid change.
Tech Tip: Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Transmission Fluid Leak
Follow these tips to diagnose and fix a transmission fluid leak on several Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models. The first step is to remove the LH halfshaft and inspect the halfshaft journal surface finish.
Tech Tip: ABS Light On Or False ABS Activation After Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement
If you diagnose a bad hub bearing on one side of a vehicle, and the ABS wheel speed sensor or tone ring is integral to the bearing, you may need additional repairs to restore proper ABS functioning. In many cases, replacing one hub bearing will cause the driver to feel ABS false activation when coming to a slow stop on dry pavement.
Tech Tips: Volkswagen: Noise from Front when Steering Wheel is Turned
Follow these steps to diagnose a noise when the steering wheel is turned on a Volkswagen.
Chrysler Tech Tip: Stability Control System Engages Prematurely
Problem: ESP system may prematurely activate momentarily when negotiating a curve or MIL illumination due to diagnostic trouble code P0340, P0344 or P0116. Overview: This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. Models: 2004-2007 Durango 2007 Aspen 2007 Ram Truck 2005-2007 Grand Cherokee 2006-2007 Commander 2004-2006 Liberty Note:
Top 10 Brake Mistakes
Here are the top 10 most common brake job mistakes made by rookie mechanics when replacing brake pads, rotors and calipers. Not cleaning the brake slides and hardware: Just slapping new pads and abutment clips where the old ones once resided never works. The caliper bracket slides need to be clean and free from rust.
