Saturday, June 8, 2013
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Disassembly and reassembly of the front hub on a Toyota car Vista
Disassembly Using a screwdriver, remove the anthers and the inner gland (from the fist) of the knuckle holes. With the forceps for removing circlips remove the retaining ring from the knuckle. With a special puller, remove the hub from the knuckle. Now remove the inner bearing (from the knuckle) of the wheel bearing. With a special puller Pull the inner bearing from the wheel with the wheel hub. Use a screwdriver to remove the outer gland (from the wheel) from the opening the knuckle. Install the inner bearing from the knuckle, and with the help of a brass rod and a hammer knock out the bearing hub. If necessary, replace the hub bearing only in the package. Assembly through the press zapressuyte bearing in the knuckle bore. Install the outer gland (from the wheel). First, a uniformly rotating outer gland, set it to spec. the mounting gaskets, so that the step "groove" seal came into contact with the tab specials. devices. Then, with the help of professional. adaptation set in the gland opening the knuckle. Place the protective cover the front brake on the steering knuckle and tighten its mounting bolts to the knuckle. Zapressuyte wheel hub bearing in the hub (steering knuckle). For this purpose grease seal on the working edge of the universal grease and lay it in the space between the working edge of the gland and stuffing box with one hand and the bearing hub on the other. Then, with the mandrel and press zapressuyte hub into the bearing hub (steering knuckle). With the forceps for removing and installing the retaining rings, set the snap ring into the hole knuckle. Install the inner gland (from the knuckle). First, a uniformly rotating seal, place it in special devices for the installation of seals, so that the step "groove" seal came into contact with a projection of a special device. Then, with the mandrel, set the seal into the opening the knuckle. With the help of professional. fit into the opening set duster knuckle. Hub with swivel is ready to install on the car. If you want to stand out from the traffic, make tuning your car. Qualitative car tuning online magazine tuning studio. All the most useful and important information about tuning in our magazine. If you are fond of tuning, then this magazine is for you.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
How to use a mechanical gearbox under different conditions on the road
1. The road surface dry. Consider a few situations the use of fur. boxes in dry weather. If you are moving along the main road and you need to make a turn, in this case, you should gradually slow down. Do not use the gearbox to slow the car by shifting from high to lower. Also prohibited from turning on the clutch depressed, as the machine begins to accelerate. If you make a complete halt at the turning machine, you will need to squeeze the clutch, turn the first gear and continue on the route you want. 2. When a slippery road. During the ice is usually a lot of accidents. Describe how to avoid it. During the ice you should not assume that the car would lose traction. To do this, you should feel the car is good and as stated in the driver's quarters "to let her tightness. You should not move quickly and keep your distance for the traveling vehicle. Trogatsya should be covered with ice by about towing clutch. Release the clutch slowly until the car begins to move. While driving on slippery roads you have to remember not to make sudden braking because the car can bring, and you'll create a traffic hazard on the road. For safety, braking, use the gearbox by switching from high to low gear. Squeeze the clutch switch on low gear, release the clutch - a way to warn you away from drifting, as the wheels are not locked and the slow progress in the people call it "stop the engine." Such a braking system used on foreign cars «ABS», but domestic machines are not equipped with such a system. If you're stuck in the snow, use the build-up, forward - backward. 3. When going up and down the mountain. While climbing the mountain, use low gear, the minimum speed will save you from the exit of the mountain back. When you touch the hill then you need to squeeze the clutch, turn the first gear and release the brake pedal with the gas releasing the clutch. Then you are not rolled back. If you are afraid to die when touching up the hill, you better give more gas. Downhill in icy conditions better at lower speed, that there were no skid. And that the vehicle had not accelerated during the descent of the mountain, use the brake pedal.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Polishing a car with his hands
Polishing the car needs to be done when the paint loses its luster and are formed minor scratches. To polish the car itself, must first understand the types of polishing. Distinguish between defensive and abrasive polishing. For the protection needed polishing polishing paste on a teflon or wax based. Wax is applied to the body of the car, pounded evenly, resulting in a Teflon film or wax. However, this layer eventually washed off. Abrasive polishing is carried out in several stages:-remove the risks, the oxide layer of paint and rubbing with sandpaper, for polishing, then sanded surface using abrasive grinding paste, show the machined surface and if necessary, to modify some uchastki.Polirovka abrasive method is carried out in a room without drafts, or on the back of the dust settles, which is the cause of new scratches. Polishing is not carried out in the sun, because it will quickly dry polish. Plastic parts of the car stick with masking tape. Polishing is carried out in stages, it is not recommended in a hurry. Work surface must first degreased, treated with a special tool. Scratches and risks need to grind to a complete disappearance and achieving a matte surface. When grinding to periodically wet the treated surface water. Motion carried to one side, and passed all the detail needed to carry out wide, as if perecherkivaya past direction. It is very important to remember that sanding - this is very time-consuming manual work, requiring patience and time. On average, in polishing a car needs a half day. We should also note that the grinding parts darker shades require additional processing, in which you want to use a smaller shkurku.Otshlifovav surface completely, you can start polishing. Polishing using polishing machines and polishing paste. Once put paste on the polished section of the car, sometimes it is slightly moistened with a spray in the same way as the polishing pad moistened. It is best to start polishing, putting sanders at the smallest momentum. This is done in order to feather the pasta. Further, in the work necessary to increase the speed to fifteen hundred. Is not recommended to move erratically or pull polishing machines. During the polishing body all the movements should be done very smoothly, first vertical, then horizontal (or vice versa). Dried up toothpaste is required to periodically moisten with water. It is also important during the polishing process to check the detail of overheating. If the item is very hot, take a break before her ostyvaniya.Esli you thought that the procedure for polishing the car is very complicated, or if you do not have the necessary tools and resources, it is best to contact the service centers to the professionals, so as not to spoil the look of your horse and do not create yourself unnecessary problems, both financial and manpower.
How to avoid a pig in a poke when buying a used car
Purchasing a used car a long time is not uncommon nowadays. Demand for such cars is called, above all, their low price. But we all know that used cars can cause unexpected costs associated with their repair. After all, the technical condition of the machine can only be assessed during its operation. To reduce the likelihood of the risks when buying should carefully examine the body, compare the shades and texture of paint. The difference in color will help determine the restored site. Used cars often have problems with the engine. To estimate it, try to start the car and opened the hood to listen to his work. In no case should be no sharp sounds, and the more knocks and clicks. The engine should publish uniform rustling, no sound speed (this is certainly the ideal). If the body and the engine is all right, you can sit behind the wheel and drive a little. Seats must be adjusted without any problems. In the process of movement on the flat section, try to let go of the steering wheel. If the car pulling to one side, then there is violation of the suspension geometry or body. There are still plenty of surprises, which may present used cars, so the most accurate assessment of the technical state of the upcoming purchase, you can get from the experts.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
How to Replace a BMW Camshaft Sensor
1. The sensor is located on the left side of the oil filter. Remove the air filter and air filter box.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness to the mass air flow sensor and the air box temperature sensor.
3. Remove the tube that leads to the idle control valve.
4. Unscrew the 6-mm nut with a socket that holds the hose clamp that downstream of the mass airflow sensor. You should now be able to see the camshaft position sensor.
5. Remove the air intake silencer with a 10-mm socket.
6. Using a 5-mm Allen key, remove the nut that holds the camshaft sensor in place. Remove the engine cover and disconnect the sensor electrical connection at the top of the motor. Clearance around the dipstick is tight, but it is possible to remove the connector.
7. Install the new camshaft sensor with an oiled O-ring. Ensure that the sensor seals properly, and then reassemble everything in the order of removal.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
How to Replace the Oxygen Sensor on a BMW 740i
1. Pop the hood of your 740i and locate the rear exhaust manifold (found on the rear of the engine). The oxygen sensor will be sticking off of the back of the manifold with a wire running to it.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness and use the oxygen sensor wrench to unscrew the sensor and remove it. Screw the new oxygen sensor into place.
3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the oxygen sensor and then close the hood. Turn the car on and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature. Check to make sure the car is running smoothly and then take it for a test drive.