Bret B

Bret B is an automotive expert at RepairPal, the leading online source of auto repair resources and estimates. With many ASE Master certified mechanics on staff who have decades of experience, RepairPal knows all the fine points of car repair.

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Front Axle Shaft Replacement

The front axle shafts transmit power from the transmission to the front wheels, creating vehicle motion. .

The front axle shafts transmit power from the transmission to the front wheels, creating vehicle motion. .

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement

The rear axle shafts transmit power from the transmission to the rear wheels, creating vehicle motion. .

The rear axle shafts transmit power from the transmission to the rear wheels, creating vehicle motion. .

Rear Differential Fluid Change

The purpose of the rear differential is to distribute engine energy to the rear axles so the axles spin the wheels the right way and at the correct speed. .

The purpose of the rear differential is to distribute engine energy to the rear axles so the axles spin the wheels the right way and at the correct speed. .

Heater Hose Replacement

Heater hoses provide a flexible connection between the engine cooling system and the heater core. The heater hoses are made of rubber and will wear as they age.

Heater hoses provide a flexible connection between the engine cooling system and the heater core. The heater hoses are made of rubber and will wear as they age.

Rear Main Seal

The rear main seal—or rear crankshaft seal—is the working seal against the rotating crankshaft where it exits the rear of the engine. .

The rear main seal—or rear crankshaft seal—is the working seal against the rotating crankshaft where it exits the rear of the engine. .

Rear Main Seal Replacement

You might need to replace the rear main seal if it is leaking or if the transmission has been removed. Since the transmission needs to be removed in order to gain access to the rear main seal, any time the transmission is removed, it is highly recommended that the seal be replaced.

You might need to replace the rear main seal if it is leaking or if the transmission has been removed. Since the transmission needs to be removed in order to gain access to the rear main seal, any time the transmission is removed, it is highly recommended that the seal be replaced.

Sway Bar End Link Replacement

The sway bar end links are replaced when they make noise or if they're found to be broken. The ends of the link are small ball joints and when they wear out they will make a clicking or knocking noise when going over bumps in the road.

The sway bar end links are replaced when they make noise or if they're found to be broken. The ends of the link are small ball joints and when they wear out they will make a clicking or knocking noise when going over bumps in the road.

Windshield Wiper Motor

The windshield wiper motor supplies the motion to operate the windshield wipers. It also includes a sensor that helps “park” the wipers in the proper position when they are turned off.

The windshield wiper motor supplies the motion to operate the windshield wipers. It also includes a sensor that helps “park” the wipers in the proper position when they are turned off.

Front Wiper Motor Replacement

The front wiper motor may need to be replaced when the windshield wipers stop working, work intermittently, or the if wiper arms stop in the incorrect position when the system is turned off. How to Replace the Windshield Wiper Motor Remove the wiper arms Remove any covers or panels that cover the wiper motor Disconnect the wiper motor from the wiper arm mechanism/linkage Disconnect the electrical connector Remove the wiper motor Install new wiper motor Perform items 1–4 in reverse order Note: If only one wiper arm stops working, it is probably because of a loose wiper arm attachment bolt/nut.

The front wiper motor may need to be replaced when the windshield wipers stop working, work intermittently, or the if wiper arms stop in the incorrect position when the system is turned off. How to Replace the Windshield Wiper Motor Remove the wiper arms Remove any covers or panels that cover the wiper motor Disconnect the wiper motor from the wiper arm mechanism/linkage Disconnect the electrical connector Remove the wiper motor Install new wiper motor Perform items 1–4 in reverse order Note: If only one wiper arm stops working, it is probably because of a loose wiper arm attachment bolt/nut.

RepairPal Adds New Estimates

Repairpal announces the addition of new estimates to our RepairPrice Estimator. These new estimates are part of a group called "Diagnostic Services".

Repairpal announces the addition of new estimates to our RepairPrice Estimator. These new estimates are part of a group called "Diagnostic Services".