Incorrect spindle nut torque could cause repeated failures of a front hub assembly. This could be a result of under/overtightening of the spindle nut, damage or excessive wear on the CV joint spindle threads, or damage/wear/loss of torque from reusing the original spindle nut instead of replacing it with a new one.
Tom Dayton
JS Auto Supply
Jamestown, N.Y.
The Mercury brand was shuttered in 2010, while Lincoln is enjoying a bit of a renaissance.
Platform-sharing” and “badge engineering” are terms often used to describe the common industry practice of developing multiple vehicle models from a common design. The economy of a single design underpinning multiple vehicles allows manufacturers to streamline the development process, and to provide the buyer with options across their base, mid-line and luxury divisions. Much of this “twinning” occurs within a manufacturer’s “family” of brands, but cooperating with rival manufacturers already well-established in a market allows the manufacturer to produce vehicles outside their wheelhouse.
On a vehicle with rack-and-pinion steering, it’s not uncommon to replace outer tie-rod ends multiple times.
“We are prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow head-on and with a passion unlike any other.”
Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride, asserts: “The only way to win is for every one of us to get involved.”
Godschalk, president of Federated Auto Parts, is optimistic about the back half of 2023.
“As a support team, collaboration is of the utmost importance,” says Patel, president of Carquest North America.
“The strengths of the players in the independent space are often difficult for the big-box guys to replicate.”
Washbish, VP of sales and marketing for the Alliance, is enthusiastic about the new partnership with Federated.
Beaulieu, VP, professional marketing for Advance, Carquest and Worldpac, talks about the importance of differentiation.
