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Average Transmission Valve Body Replacement Cost (2025)

RepairSmith

It controls fluid flow for smooth gear shifts and works with solenoids , sensors, and hydraulic circuits to automate shifting. Type of valve body : Your vehicle may have an electronic or hydraulic valve body, which can impact the price. How Is a Transmission Valve Body Replaced?

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CV Joint Replacement Cost in 2025 (+ Is It an Urgent Repair?)

RepairSmith

Additional repairs: If other components, such as wheel bearings or CV axles, are damaged, the mechanic will include their costs in your expenses. You can have a mechanic check for CV axle looseness by lifting the vehicle and inspecting for excessive play near the joint. Is It Worth Replacing a Bad CV Joint ?

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U-Joint Replacement Cost in 2025 (+ How to Avoid Damage)

RepairSmith

Additional repairs: A mechanic may also recommend replacing worn yokes (ends that hold the u-joint in place) or carrier bearings. If you notice any signs of u-joint failure, contact trusted mechanics or repair shops immediately. Remove the u-joint using a hydraulic press or the hammer-and-socket method.

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Stellar Celebrates 35 Years of Global Expansion

Tire Review Magazine

Founded in Garner, Iowa in 1990, Stellar Industries has grown into a global manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, hooklifts, trailers, tire manipulators, and service truck accessories. company to produce a domestically manufactured hydraulic hooklift. The company’s presence at bauma 2025 in Germany highlights its global ambitions.

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What Is the Power Steering Leak Repair Cost in 2025?  

RepairSmith

Type of power steering system : A hydraulic system, common in older and heavy-duty vehicles, uses fluid and is prone to leaks and labor-intensive repairs. Electro-hydraulic systems, found in older luxury models, are less labor-intensive and more affordable to repair than full hydraulic setups.

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Brake Pad and Rotor Bed-In

Hollenshades Auto Service

The hydraulic oil presses the brake pad against the rotor, clamping the two together and creating friction and heat. If you have concerns or questions about your brake pad or rotors, our expert mechanics can help diagnose the problem and service your vehicle’s braking system. In 2015, the automotive industry, EPA, and U.S.

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How ADAS Systems Perform

Tomorrow's Technician

Both ABS and ESC use the same module to carry out corrections, the ABS hydraulic control module, or HCU. This module has three parts: the electronic module, hydraulic modulator and pump. In the early days of ABS, the system was only concerned with wheel speeds and the pressure levels inside the hydraulic modulator. What is AEB?