2014 LuK Diagnostic Guide Offers Practical Tips And Diagnostic Information
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. announces the release of the expanded 2014 LuK Diagnostic Guide. LuK’s complete guide to clutch operation and failure diagnosis, the Diagnostic Guide has been a leading industry reference tool for clutch repairs over the past 10 years, said the company. LuK has built upon their strategy for continuous improvement with the latest edition of the diagnostic guide featuring updated and expanded technical and diagnostic materials
AASA Launches Hub Bearings Quality Awareness Campaign
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association has launched a new marketing campaign as a part of its successful “Know Your Parts” program focused on the hub bearing category. The hub bearing campaign is the first in a series of category-specific campaigns designed to educate technicians, shop owners, service writers and other industry repair professionals on the value of installing only quality premium parts.
Tech Tip: Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinders
Following a new clutch installation, there is nothing worse than experiencing slipping or release problems. Many times installers even begin to believe that the new clutch kit is defective. This is not correct, in most cases! The majority of the time, a simple, quick adjustment will alleviate any problems. Most Japanese/Korean imports utilize an adjustable clutch master cylinder. When a new clutch kit is installed, the master cylinder needs to be re-adjusted to work properly with this new kit and avoid release and slipping problems.
Tech Tip: GM Release Bearing Installation Notes
The design of the release fork on many GM applications can contribute to a very common installation error. The GM release fork has two spring steel fingers attached to the back side of the release fork.
Tech Tips: Active Radius And Its Effect On Clutch Torque Capacity
Many newer-design clutch friction discs are
Car Care Council Reports ‘Big Success’ At First-Ever Northwood Auto Show Vehicle Check-Up Event
More than 100 vehicles were inspected on Sunday, Oct. 7, during the first-ever consumer vehicle check-up event hosted by the Car Care Council in conjunction with the Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, Mich.
Strong Support for Largest-Ever Vehicle Check-Up Event
Industry support is strong for the Car Care Council’s largest-ever consumer vehicle check-up event, to be held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Northwood University International Auto Show in Midland, MI, on Sunday, Oct. 7.
LuK Clutch Distributes Technical Assistance Poster
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. has initiated the distribution of more than 180,000 LuK-branded technical assistance posters promoting proper diagnosis and installation of clutch kits, clutch hydraulics and flywheels. The poster is designed to help technicians identify common installation errors that lead to unwarranted product returns and reduction in productivity at the shop level.
Transmission Tech Tip: Active Radius
Many newer design clutch friction discs are designed with a thinner band of friction material than the original disc that came in the vehicle.
INA Expands Tensioner Coverage for Asian Nameplate Applications
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. announces the addition of 23 new accessory drive tensioners, idlers and timing belt tensioners under its well-respected INA brand name. The new products cover a wide range of popular Asian nameplate applications, and reinforces Schaeffler’s commitment to offering an expanding line of high quality products to the import specialist market.