December 2024

December 2024

Motor Age December 2024

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Figure 1: The EPS is housed entirely in the steering column assembly on this example displayed. Although this is a typical configuration, it doesn’t mean every vehicle is configured this way.

Going in the right direction with electronic power steering

Brandon Steckler

Dec. 3, 2024

Examples of the various areas of NVH concern.

Detecting noise, vibration and harshness

Dec. 3, 2024

The broken exhaust valve spring is the cause of the driveability fault. Keep in mind that a broken spring can present intermittent faults or faults that only occur under certain operating conditions. It’s important to realize that a broken spring can still allow a perfectly passing compression test (or relative compression test) but fail a running test miserably.

Solved: GMC Yukon with low compression

Brandon Steckler

Dec. 2, 2024

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Editorial: Save your skin

Dec. 2, 2024

Figure 1: A correlation of the CKP sensor signal to that of the CMP sensor(s) signals can be a great way of inferring camshaft timing. Keeping in mind the limitations of the test, it only truly reflects the timing of the reluctors. If they have lost their reference from their respective shafts, the timing will not be on.

A tight squeeze in a Ford Escape

Brandon Steckler

Dec. 2, 2024

More content from December 2024

This photo shows the automatic liftgate on a 2016 Nissan Rogue.

Encoders and smart motors in modern vehicles

Dec. 2, 2024

The dashboard of an xEV will show the driver when they are in regenerative mode.

How regenerative braking works

Craig Van Batenburg

Dec. 2, 2024

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Brake Service and Tools

SecuBrake Brake Fluid

Dec. 1, 2024

twingrip

6" TwinGrip Pliers, No. 82 01 150

KNIPEX Tools LP

Oct. 15, 2024

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1/2" Angle Impact Wrench, No. 1070

AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic

Oct. 1, 2024

Hoses and Reels

60' Retractable Electrical Power Cord Reel, No. 91039

Lincoln Industrial

June 5, 2024

Suspension and Steering Service Tools

Pitman Arm Pullers, Nos. 41450, 41490, and 41610

Lisle Corporation

May 3, 2024

Hybrid and EV Service and Repairs

Vehicle Fire Blanket

JohnDow Industries, Inc.

Nov. 1, 2023

Performance Tool 23-pc FWD Wheel Bearing Service Set, No. W89307

Tire and Wheel Service Small Tools

23-pc FWD Wheel Bearing Service Set, No. W89307

Performance Tool

Oct. 25, 2023

Borescopes, Videoscopes

High-Definition Borescope with 5.5mm Dual Imager with Handle, No. BK7000COMBO

Sept. 1, 2023

Hunter Smart Weight Elite

Tire and Wheel Large Equipment

SmartWeight Elite Wheel Balancer

Hunter Engineering Company

Nov. 5, 2021