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The drive shaft is the part of a vehicle that transfers power from the engine, via the transmission, to the drive wheels. On rear-wheel-drive vehicles, the differential transfers the energy to a drive shaft that runs the length of the vehicle. On front-wheel-drive cars, like the 2001 Infiniti I30, the shaft is in two parts, one on each side of the vehicle, and runs side to side. Notice that the procedure differs slightly depending on whether you have an automatic or manual transmission.

Instructions

1

Loosen the lug nuts on both front wheels and raise the car. Support the car with a jack stand on each side, remove the lug nuts and take off both wheels.

2

Use a socket wrench with a long cheater bar attached to remove the wheel bearing locking nut.

3

Use a socket wrench to remove the two nuts on the two lower strut mounting bolts, and remove the bolts.

4

Remove the brake line from the strut by removing it from the attaching clip.

5

Remove the right drive shaft first if the vehicle has an automatic transmission. Place a block of wood against the drive shaft where it protrudes from the hub and strike it lightly several times with a hammer to separate it from the knuckle. Do not do this without the block of wood in place. If the shaft uses to separate, you will need to use a tie rod puller to remove it. The puller fits over the drive shaft and separates the two parts as you tighten it.

6

Pull the right drive shaft out of the transaxle. If the car has an automatic transmission, insert a tool such as a large screwdriver or punch into the hole where the right drive shaft fits and strike it with a hammer to separate the left drive shaft. You can then simply pull the left drive shaft out of the transaxle. If the Infiniti is equipped with a manual transmission, you will need to repeat the procedure described in Step 5 on the left side of the car as well.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a coupe that Mitsubishi Motors has produced since 1990 in the United States. The 2000 model is a third-generation Eclipse, which includes the 2000 through 2005 models. The 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is available with either a four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine or a six-cylinder 3.0-liter engine. The procedure for replacing the crankshaft pulley in a 2000 Eclipse varies slightly, depending on the engine size.

Instructions

1

Remove the negative battery cable with a socket wrench to keep the engine from starting during the crankshaft pulley replacement.

2

Turn the belt tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the tension on the accessory drive belts. Remove the drive belts from around the crankshaft pulley.

3

Raise the vehicle, and support it on jack stands. Disconnect the right front wheel with a lug wrench to access the crankshaft pulley. Remove the splash shield from the right front fender with a socket wrench.

4

Remove the bolts that attach the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft sprocket with a socket wrench, if your vehicle has a 2.4-liter engine. Disconnect the center retaining bolt from the crankshaft pulley, if your vehicle has a 3.0-liter engine. Attach a suitable puller to the crankshaft pulley, and remove it from the crankshaft.

5

Align the key way on the new crankshaft pulley with the key on the crankshaft, and mount the pulley to the crankshaft.

6

Fasten the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft sprocket with the retaining bolts, if your vehicle has a 2.4-liter engine. Fasten the center mounting bolt to the crankshaft pulley, if your vehicle has a 3.0-liter engine.

7

Tighten the retaining bolts to 18 foot-pounds with a torque wrench for a 2.4-liter engine. Tighten the center mounting bolt to between 108 and 116 foot-pounds for a 3.0-liter engine.

8

Connect the splash shield to the right front fender with a socket wrench, and install the wheel with a lug wrench. Lower the vehicle, and mount the accessory drive belts. Adjust the tension on the drive belts by turning the tensioner clockwise. Attach the negative battery cable.

The idea of the front-wheel-drive trans-axle was introduced in the early Twentieth Century. Many of the initial designs were not practical and failed due to complex manufacturing processes and reliability issues. In 1929, the Birmingham Small Arms Company introduced a front-wheel-drive trans-axle design in which the engine of the vehicle was mounted transverse, or sideways, in the compartment. This design resulted in the first successful production of a consumer based, front-wheel drive vehicle. Today, most automobiles manufactured are produced with a front-wheel drive trans-axle. Installing a CV shaft can be performed with common tools and moderate automotive repair knowledge.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the negative cable from the vehicles battery.

2

Raise the front of the vehicle off of the ground using a jack.

3

Place jack stands under the front frame support on each side, and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Make sure the vehicle is safely supported and remove the jack.

4

Locate the CV shaft input on the right side of the transmission.

5

Push the end of the CV shaft into the transmission by hand until the inner CV shaft clicks into place inside the transmission. Make sure not to damage the side seals on the transmission during this process.

6

Install the inner bearing retaining bolts using a torque wrench and socket and tighten the bolts to the manufacturers recommended torque level.

7

Pull out the right side strut assembly by hand and insert the outer CV shaft into the hub assembly. Release the right side strut assembly.

8

Insert the ball joint stud into the steering knuckle. Install the ball joint retaining bolt and nut, and tighten using a torque wrench and socket to the manufacturers recommended torque level.

9

Install the axle nut washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut using a torque wrench and socket to the manufacturers recommended torque level.

10

Insert a new cotter pin through the axle. Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the axle using needle-nose pliers

11

Install the wheel assembly and wheel lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts using a torque wrench and socket to the manufacturers recommended torque level.

12

Raise the front of the vehicle off of the jack stands using the jack. Remove the jack stands, lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack.

13

Connect the negative cable to the vehicles battery.

The camshaft is a steel or iron shaft that engages with the crankshaft via a timing chain to operate the valves that sit over each piston in sequence with piston movement. This shaft runs along the cylinder bank with egg-shaped lobes on it, each set at difference angles. Intake and exhaust valves open and close as the camshaft turns and the lobes engage the pushrods, which connect to the valves. Camshaft tools allow for the aligning of the camshaft among other things.

OTC Ford Cam Tool Kit

This kit is for both Ford passenger cars and pickup trucks and it is compatible with engines with both eight and 10 cylinders. This tool allows for accurate timing of the camshaft. If the camshaft is timed incorrectly, your motor may still run, but it will cause your engine control module to overcompensate for the error. This causes a vehicles gas mileage and overall performance to suffer and it could cause the check engine light to come on. The set includes four positioning tools for different model vehicles.

Universal Camshaft Bearing Tool

The Universal Camshaft Bearing Tool is a set of tools that allow you to remove the bearings on your camshaft. This tool set works with all types of vehicles, including passenger cars and heavy trucks. It also works on bearings from 1.125-inches to 2.69 inches and it comes with rubber sleeves for use when driving wall bearings. These sleeves work in conjunction with the expander. The brown sleeves are for thin wall bearings and the black sleeves are for thick wall bearings. The set includes five split driving plugs, a driving shaft, driving shaft extension, two driving collars, expander unit, carrying case and centering cone.

Camshaft Locking Tool

The camshaft locking tool fits between the camshaft sprockets and holds them in place while working on other systems. This is especially necessary when changing out the timing belt or chain. This prevents the camshaft from moving out of position. This is especially important to ensure the engine works and runs smoothly upon reassembly.