How To Diagnose And Fix A Front Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly aka Front Axle Disconnect Assembly On A Chevy Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Olds Bravada, Buick Rainier, Or Saab 9-7x

Well, here is another part that is very common to fail with a bunch of different names to confuse you and us: 1. Front Differential Axle Disconnect Assembly (Most Normal People Call It This) 2. Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly (GM Dealers Call It This) 3. Splined Disconnect or Gear Pods In layman's terms, this part basically disconnects or disengages the front drive axle when the driver switches from 4WD to RWD or 2-Wheel Drive. There are two different versions of front differentials on these vehicles. One is called S4WD (Selectable 4-Wheel Drive) and A4WD (Automatic 4-Wheel Drive). The S4WD differential contains...

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Ignition Coil Harness Repair Kit for 2000-2005 Audi and Volkswagen 1.8L Turbocharged Engine

Volkswagen and Audi 1.8L turbocharger engines with codes for a misfire: PO300, PO3010, PO302, PO303 and PO304. These codes or often caused by the individual (coil-on-plug) ignition systems. Symptoms other than a check engine light would include loss of power, poor throttle response, misfire (bucking) and vehicle engine shutting off. In most conditions, a misfire (engine bucking) will point to a component of ignition system- spark plug, coil or wiring. Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with the 1.8L turbocharged seem to have problems with the coil-on-plug ignition systems. Most likely the excessive heat causes the ignition coil and/or the harness to...

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How To Remove/Replace/Inspect/Install A Camshaft Phaser Sprocket On A Ford/Lincoln Navigator/Mercury Mountaineer For Engine Variable Valve Timing

NOTE: This repair requires extensive knowledge and experience and is probably best done by a professional ASE certified automotive technician. The variable valve timing (VVT) camshaft phaser is a sprocket that will alter its position in reference to commands from the PCM for variable valve timing. When this fails, the check engine light is illuminated, the vehicle may run rough, and experience a loss of power along with valve train noise. This repair should be done by a qualified technician and requires a labor time of, left side or both estimated at 10.2 hrs Special tools required- Valve Spring Compressor...

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Front Hub Bearing Replacement: Ford Explorer 4×4

Vehicles Affected: 1995-2002 Ford Explorer Wheel Hub BearingThis set of instructions may also be used for 1995-2009 Ford Explorer vehicles, however, small variances may be noticed. Here is a great set of instructions for the do-it-yourselfers out there. We found these while surfing the web.  Original Posters LINK Emmett Ientilucci actually created these and deserves the credit. We simply found them and decided to post them here, where many interested do-it-yourselfers may be. So, thank you. We are ASE Certified Auto Technicians with over 15 years of experience in the auto repair industry. Feel free to email us any technical questions...

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Ford Vechicles With Repeated False EGR Codes, Due To Delta Pressure Feedback Of EGR (DPFE) Hose Having Vacuum Leak

Ford vehicles with Pressure Feedback EGR Sensors (PFE) or Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor (DPFE), may experience repeated false codes for the EGR system. This condition may be due to a hose problem, this hose is subject to high temperatures (melting) and carbon debris blockage. Other than a repeated check engine light, some driveability conditions that may be experienced include engine bucking (surging) during initial off-idle acceleration or cruising and may become as bad as engine stalling during deceleration. Call us at 866-770-2771 for assistance in finding the right part for your vehicle.

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