Yearly Archives: 2026
EPS Diagnostic Walkthrough – 10-Year-Old Honda & Toyota Electric Steering
EPS diagnostic walkthrough for 10-year-old Honda and Toyota cars. Troubleshoot torque sensor, motor brushes, column bearings and binding U-joints without a specialty scanner.
Older RWD Sedan Steering Box Inspection – Crown Vic, Impala, Grand Marquis
Steering gearbox inspection for older RWD sedans: Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Chevy Impala. Check sector shaft play, idler arm, leaks and tie rod sleeves.
Delivery Box Truck Suspension Inspection – 5-Year Isuzu & Hino Walkaround
Suspension and steering inspection for 5-year-old box trucks: Isuzu NRR, Hino 195 and Ford E-350. Check drag link, gearbox play, leaf springs, U-bolts and kingpins.
Commercial Van Steering Check – Transit, Sprinter & ProMaster at 100k+
Steering and suspension inspection for commercial vans: Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Ram ProMaster at 100k+ fleet miles. Check struts, control arms, U-joint and rack boots.
Rusty Underbody Inspection – Salt Belt Cars & Frame Rust Check
Underbody rust inspection guide for 10-year-old cars in Rust Belt states. Learn to tell surface rust from structural rust on frame, control arms, steering rack and subframe.
Used Car Test Drive Checklist – Steering & Suspension Red Flags
15-minute test drive checklist for used car buyers. Spot steering play, vibration, clunks, uneven tire wear and hidden suspension damage before you buy.
High-Mileage Truck Front-End Inspection – F-150 & Silverado at 150k+
Front-end inspection guide for high-mileage Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado trucks at 150,000+ miles. Check idler arm, pitman arm, ball joints, tie rods and gearbox play.
10-Year-Old Sedan Steering Inspection – Camry, Accord, Civic Checklist
Step-by-step steering and suspension inspection for 10-year-old sedans like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Civic. Check tie rods, rack boots, sway bar links and power steering hoses.
Wheel Bearing Preload – Why Proper Torque Matters
A new wheel bearing that fails within months was often installed with the wrong torque. The axle nut sets the bearing preload, which is the amount of pressure on the bearing rollers. Too much preload crushes the bearing, and too little lets it wobble. Getting the torque right is the difference between a hub that lasts 150,000 miles and one that fails within a year.
