1955-64 Chevy Rear Axle Bearing Installation
The rear axle bearings that are used on a 1955 to 1964 are a “press- on” style ball bearing. The bearing supports the axle in the rear end housing and also serves as the seal and axle retainer. An O-ring around the outside of the bearing seals to the rear end housing, while a lip seal is located on the outside face of the bearing that keeps rear end lube inside the housing. When an axle bearing starts to leak (usually because the bearing cage is disintegrating) the rear end lube will ruin the rear brake shoes. If the bearing becomes loose, it will start to roar and possibly ruin the axle and/or rear end housing. In this article we will show the proper way to remove and install new rear axle bearings.
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2004 Toyota Camry L4-2.4L Rear Strut Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER LH REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY
3. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSY RH
4. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSY LH HINT: Remove the LH side by the same procedures with the RH side.
5. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH
6. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH HINT: Remove the LH side by the same procedures with the RH side.
7. REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY
8. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY
9. REMOVE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSY OUTER
10. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
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2004-05 Chevy Colorado Prerunner Rear Bumper Installation
This kit should only be installed on a vehicle that is in good mechanical condition. Before installing the kit, replace worn or corroded parts. If the vehicle is suspected to have been in a collision or abused, DO NOT install the kit. The components in this kit do not eliminate weaknesses that may exist in the original equipment components.
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Cadillac CTS-V Rear Suspension Snubber Installation Manual
Step 1. Jacking & Support of Car
Note: If you are using an automotive lift, parts a & b may be skipped.
a). To raise the front of the car, (depending on the jack you use) you may need to initially raise the car from the side (using the secondary jack) to gain clearance for the hydraulic jack at the front of the car. Once this is done, support the car with the jack stands located on the frames cross member as shown in Figure 1.
b). With the front of the car supported, now raise the rear of the car. This is done with the jack positioned from the side of the car. The jacking point will be the rear axle or differential housing. Once the rear of the car is in the air, supoport it with the other two jack stands, on the car’s subframe as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. You may wish to place a block of wood between the jack stand and subframe to avoid any scatches.
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2000-2002 G20 Mil ON Rear O2 Sensor DTC
If a 2000 to 2002 G20 has a MIL “On” and any of the following DTCs stored in the ECM:
• P0138 Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear) (Bank 1) (Max. Voltage Monitoring)
• P0139 Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear) (Bank 1) (Response Monitoring)
• P0140 Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear) (Bank 1) (High Voltage)
Start with the Service Procedure to find out if the bulletin applies to this vehicle. If it does apply, complete the Service Procedure to repair the incident, if it should occur.
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06-UP BMW E90-E93 Rear Camber Link Kit Installation
Installation of Rear Camber Links
1. Raise vehicle and support with jack stands. Remove rear wheels. Place jacks under the rear lower control arms, and jack up slightly to take load of the upper control arms.
2. Remove the ABS wire retaining clip from the upper control arm.
3. Remove the bolts that attach the upper control arms to the knuckle and to the sub-frame, and remove the control arms.
4. Place the factory control arms next to the new double adjustable control arms. Adjust the new arms to the same length as the factory Read more
2007 speedART Porsche 911 Turbo
Aero-Kit “BTR-XL” for 997 Turbo from speedART (Bi-Turbo Racer Extra Large) now has more down force and an improved aerodynamics with a complete front spoiler including additional front chin spoiler, design-fog lights and air outlet grill (carbon or PU). The rear spoiler with adjustable spoiler wing and air intakes (air ram system). Spoiler wing in carbon or painted version:
Side skirts
Rear diffusor
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1997–01 Honda CR-V Noise From the Rear Differential Service Bulletin
A screech or whine from the rear differential when making a tight turn at low speed (for example, in a parking lot when 4WD engages).
The differential fluid is contaminated or broken down, providing insufficient lubrication.
Replace the dual pump fluid, and test-drive the vehicle. If necessary, replace the rear differential clutch, replace the oil pump assembly (1997 model only), and add a flow collar.
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Toyota Landcruiser Rear Brake Upgrade Package
Toyota Landcruiser 78/79 Series Vehicles are used extensively throughout the country, and in particular, are favoured by mining operators, many in underground use where conditions are extreme. Whilst the basic vehicle is well respected by the industry, the rear disc brake arrangement has proven to be inadequate for the conditions, with the rear brake pads and hand brake both exhibiting accelerated wear way beyond the rest of the vehicle. In worst conditions, the rear brake linings will wear to the metal backing plates in a matter of weeks, resulting in total loss of rear brakes with accompanying work safety concerns. Handbrakes often fail to hold with days. Analysis of the Problem With this series of 78/79 series vehicles, Toyota moved to a rear disc brake design incorporating a drum type hand brake within the disc. There may have been reasons for this design, but it seems to have been a retrograde step when subjected to regular immersion in muddy and highly corrosive environments. There seem to have been several compromises needed to arrive at this design.
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2007 Bmw Z4 M Coupe Rear
As was the case previously, the new coupe is offered in M and standard Z4 strength. The latter is sold with the 255-hp, 3.0-liter engine only and not the 215-hp 3.0-liter that is also available in the Z4 droptop.
Our drive was confined to the M Coupe, which, like the M Roadster, uses the 3.2-liter straight six from the current M3. This is a whole lot of engine for the 3309-pound M Coupe. (0 to 60 mph happens in 5.1 seconds.) Get on it, and a mechanical rasp fills the cabin. The spec sheet will tell you that peak outputs of 330 hp and 262 lb-ft are reached at a lofty 7900 rpm and 4900 rpm, respectively, but the reality is that the iron-block six’s long stroke fattens the torque curve while the six individual throttles and free-flowing intake and exhaust systems keep the party going all the way to the 8000-rpm redline. The potent six completely sets the tone for this car: it’s amped up and always ready to break into a run.
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