* Issue : Loose/Worn Tie Rod Ends* Description : Tie rod ends are part of the steering system, tie rods are responsible for wheel alignment toe, and steering. Worn tie rod ends can cause abnormal tire wear, front end noise, and wheel shimmy or looseness in steering.* Solution : Inner Tie Rod & Outer Tie […]
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* Issue : Loose or Worn Front End Component* Description : Loose or worn suspension components will affect vehicle handling and wheel alignment. Loose wheel bearings and worn bushings can cause vibrations, pulling, and increased tire wear.* Solution : Suspension Inspection * Issue : Worn Struts* Description : Struts are subjected to daily wear. They
Where do you hear the clunk ? Front Read More »
* Issue : Worn Out Shocks/Struts* Description : Shocks control stability when driving and also reduce impact of the road to the rest of the vehicle. Bad shocks can add stress to other suspension parts. Shocks are the most important regular service item in your suspension, regular replacement of your vehicles shocks, because they do
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* Issue : Worn or Damaged Universal Joints* Description : Engine mounts are subject to normal wear* Solution : however, excessive torque and movement between the engine block and frame can prematurely weaken them. If one engine mount is bad, it is common for the other to be worn. Replacing both at the same time
When do you hear the clunk ? When putting the vehicle into gear Read More »
* Issue : Warped Brake Rotors* Description : A warped brake rotor can be caused by excessive heat or improper wheel lug nut torque. If you feel a pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal, check the rotors for runout and parallelism (thickness variation). Pedal pulsation is normal on vehicles with ABS when the ABS
* Issue : Damaged or Loose Muffler* Description : A muffler is a regular service item, the muffler is designed to break down and trap pollutants from the vehicle emissions. Over time the muffler corrodes and neglecting to change your muffler can result in the vehicle not passing emissions standards, and releasing destructive green house
Where do you hear the rattle ? Under the rear of the vehicle Read More »
* Issue : Loose or Worn Front End Component* Description : Loose or worn suspension components will affect vehicle handling and wheel alignment. Loose wheel bearings and worn bushings can cause vibrations, pulling, and increased tire wear.* Solution : Suspension Inspection
What do you feel ? Shimmy — Rapid side to side movement of the front wheels. Read More »
* Issue : Worn Out Shocks/Struts* Description : Shocks control stability when driving and also reduce impact of the road to the rest of the vehicle. Bad shocks can add stress to other suspension parts. Shocks are the most important regular service item in your suspension, regular replacement of your vehicles shocks, because they do
What do you feel ? Sway — Gradual movement from side to side. Read More »
* Issue : Warped Brake Rotors* Description : A warped brake rotor can be caused by excessive heat or improper wheel lug nut torque. If you feel a pulsation or vibration in the brake pedal, check the rotors for runout and parallelism (thickness variation). Pedal pulsation is normal on vehicles with ABS when the ABS
Where do you feel the vibration when braking ? Through the steering wheel Read More »