Tech Tips

04/2018: A Visual Look At CV Axle Joints

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER - (PDF) A Visual Look At CV Axle Joints A New CV Axle is the Best Replacement Practice to Ensure Proper Fit & Long Lasting Performance CV joint housings are typically forged from iron billets. After the joint is machined, induction heat treating is...

10/2017: Top 4 Warning Signs of a Worn Window Regulator

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER - (PDF) It takes multiple presses to roll the window up or down - Under normal operation, the window is supposed to roll up or down when you press the button. Some vehicles have... Window speed is slower or faster than usual - If you press the...

4/2017: Tech Bulletin – Symptoms of a Worn or Failing Drive Shaft

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER - (PDF)   1. Intense Vibrations from Underneath the Vehicle. The most common causes of excessive vibration are worn U-joints, slip splines, out-of-balance components, yokes out of phase or misaligned angles. An excessively vibrating drive shaft can...

2/2017: Tech Bulletin—5 Noise Symptoms of a Worn ATV-UTV CV Shaft

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER - (PDF)   1. Popping or clicking noises when turning. This may be an indication of a worn or damaged outer CV joint. To verify this condition, place the vehicle in reverse, then crank the steering wheel or handlebars all the way to one side. Drive...

6/2016: Tech Bulletin—CV Axle Installation Tips

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER - (PDF)   Tip #1 Prior to installation, make sure to physically match the replacement unit with the original unit. Sometimes replacement units may not appear the same as the original unit, but will function properly. Pay close attention to: a....

1/2016: Tech Bulletin—Window Regulator Installation Tips

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER - (PDF)   Do the job right the first time with these window regulator installation tips. Tip #1 Check Window Seals and Run Channels for excessive wear. Note: Any wear of these parts can create more friction on the glass which will cause more stress...