CARDONE Announces Top Transfer Case Motor SKUs
Transfer case motors ensure trucks and SUVs can keep all four wheels safely turning throughout the slippery mud, slush and snow of winter. Be ready for any weather condition with CARDONE’s 100 percent torque-tested A1 CARDONE Reman Transfer Case Motors, which offer superior performance, long product life and the most popular application coverage on the road, according to the company.
Rancho Launches New Performance Suspension Systems For 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
Tenneco has announced that the new Rancho 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension systems recently passed the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 126 – Electronic Stability Control Systems (FMVSS-126) test – and were engineered to accommodate the varying steering knuckle materials being used by GMC.
Tech Tip: Toyota RAV4 Recall And Inspection Tags
If you get a 2005-2011 Toyota RAV4 in your shop for an alignment of a complaint of either rear tire wear or a knocking noise, you need to be aware of a recall and inspection campaign Toyota is performing. Toyota Safety Recall C0J involved inspecting the right and left Rear Suspension Lower Arm No. 1 for looseness. Based upon this inspection, it may have been necessary to replace the arm(s).
AAM Adds New Chevy Camaro Axle Parts
AAM, formerly known as American Axle & Manufacturing before a rebranding late last year, has announced the addition of new axle parts for 2010 and newer Chevy Camaro models. The new parts are available in three axle sizes: 195 mm rear axle 10 bolt, 218 mm rear axle 10 bolt and 250 mm ZLI rear axle bolt.
Wheel Bearing Torque Dos and Don’ts
While it may appear to be easier to use an impact wrench, it is not recommended. OEM and bearing manufacturers always recommend using a torque wrench for installation. During removal, an impact wrench can damage the axle nut threads and shock the CV joints. It can also create a false sense of security when adjusting a nut or bolt, which may be under or over torqued.
SKF Offers Automotive Training Videos At Skfpartsinfo.tv
SKF has added eight short automotive training videos to its YouTube channel, providing technicians with quick online training for wheel end bearings and seals. All eight videos in the playlist make up a complete training course and include a short quiz at the end of each section, recapping key points of the video.
Tenneco Reaching Automotive Professionals And Consumers Through Training Videos On YouTube
Tenneco says it is reaching thousands of automotive professionals and consumers as it continues to add hands-on technical training and product videos to the “TennecoInc” aftermarket channel on YouTube.
National Oil Seals Brand From Federal-Mogul Introduces New Unitized Axle Shaft Seal For Faster, Easier Installation On Ford Super Duty 4×4 Trucks
Federal-Mogul’s National Oil Seals brand has introduced a new one-piece front axle shaft seal design that the company says permits faster, easier installation and provides superior sealing characteristics on Ford Super Duty 4×4 trucks. The new, patent-pending unitized seal (No. 710825) is available immediately through National Oil Seals distributors and jobbers.
Tech Update: Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control (ESC) was introduced in 1995 and touted as the second most important advancement in auto safety, after seat belts, becoming standard equipment on every 2012 passenger vehicle. ESC is supposed to help drivers maintain safe control of their vehicles and prevent accidents. However, it’s the tires that determine the effectiveness of ESC for every vehicle.
MOOG Brand Introduces Problem Solver Control Arm Bushings For Millions Of Vehicles
Federal-Mogul has introduced MOOG Problem Solver control arm bushings featuring a patent-pending ball-and-socket design that eliminates stress-induced failures encountered in original equipment-style parts. The new MOOG bushings, which Federal-Mogul states last up to 10 times longer than OE-style bushings, are available for millions of popular foreign-nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles.
Jimmie Johnson’s 48 Chevrolet Makes It 48 Straight For MOOG Steering And Suspension
Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS captured their sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup title and extended the MOOG Steering and Suspension brand’s Cup Series championship streak to 48 years in Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway. The leading choice of NASCAR crew chiefs and professional technicians, MOOG Steering and Suspension parts are manufactured by global vehicle components supplier Federal-Mogul Corporation.
MACS Announces 2014 MACS Mobile A/C Update Clinic Topics
Working technicians will be educated on a variety of important service and repair topics when they sign up to attend a 2014 MACS Mobile A/C Update clinic.