This new Sonnax front planet to reaction shaft thrust bearing (#74238-01) is an OE replacement for GM ’07-later 4L60-E, 4L65-E and 4L70-E units.
GM 4L60/65/70-E Front Planet to Reaction Shaft Thrust Bearing
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Dealing with the increasingly common pin-fit problem
I want to talk a little bit about a common diagnostic misstep or overlooked problem that is prevalent in the automotive repair industry and seems to be on the rise. Pin-fit or tension can deal us a fit sometimes (pun intended), especially if we do not have the proper tools to determine if this mode
I want to talk a little bit about a common diagnostic misstep or overlooked problem that is prevalent in the automotive repair industry and seems to be on the rise. Pin-fit or tension can deal us a fit sometimes (pun intended), especially if we do not have the proper tools to determine if this mode of failure might be the cause. I have a couple of case studies to share that I have seen recently, and will share some testing protocols that I have used over the years to attempt to correctly diagnose a related issue or a code.
Watch: Replacing a transmission and components
Dave Hritsko and the team have already removed a full transmission in a previous video. This time, see an in-depth explanation of the parts, components, and steps in how they make the upgrade with a remanufactured transmission along with new aftermarket components with the help of students from Ohio Technical College. Related Articles – Can
Watch: How to remove a transmission
Watch Dave Hritsko from Transtar and team members from Ohio Technical College as they remove an old transmission and replace it with a newly remanufactured transmission. Related Articles – Road to AAPEX season 2, ep. 9: The roads that connect us – Watch: CVT modules and programming – Watch: CVT fluid diagnostics
Back to square one: When a transmission replacement doesn’t fix the problem
The subject of this article is a 2002 Ford Ranger with a 3.0L V6 engine and 5R44E transmission. There were 191,622 miles on the vehicle when it arrived at our shop. The owner said that the transmission was not shifting correctly and the OD lamp was flashing. Related Articles – Back with force: ATSG is
The technician’s duty to the customer
I want to talk about some of the recent trends of particular cars and trucks that we see showing up at repair shops for work to be done. It seems to be a perfect storm of high used car prices, lack of new car inventory, and a bit of economic uncertainty that brings us to
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