Your tie rods connect your steering assembly to your tires, allowing your vehicle to turn. Without them, your car certainly isn’t getting anywhere you want to go. So, when they wear down, how do you replace them? Your tie rod end must be disconnected from the inner tie rod by removing the lock nut and…
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Guides for fixing and replacing parts.
How To Replace a Distributor
Though increasingly less common since the start of the 21st century, mechanical distributors are a common feature in many older cars. Most distributors require relatively little maintenance outside of replacing the cap every so often, but when they do you need to know how to replace one. First turn the engine to top dead center and…
How to Replace an Alternator
If you are wondering if you need to replace your alternator first see if your car has any power. If not this could mean the battery or your alternator is dead. Your alternator serves as the power plant that provides your car’s electrical supply. Whereas, your battery serves to store it and provide your alternator…
Disc Brake Pads: How to Choose the Right Variety
When you are replacing your disc brake pads, you have a few options to consider. Disc brake pads come in many brands and varieties such as riveted, bonded, organic, and metallic. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing your disc brake pad. If you want the quick answer for choosing your brake…
Replacing Disc Brake Pads
Chances are, you have heard your disc brakes start squealing every time you come to a stop at some point. You will find the most common cause of this is simple, your brake pads need to be replaced. Before you run to a mechanic, you should consider doing the work yourself and save some big…
How to Replace Front-End Strut
Maintenance recommendations are to Replace front-end struts every 70,000 miles. Your car is driving a lot of miles between replacements. So, imagine all the force that is going into the suspension every time you hit a pothole. So, to keep your car from being damaged the next time it happens, follow this guide. For example,…