2000 chevy impala
6cyl
dash lights = no
codes = no
tech = kk
question = the crankshaft pulley on my 2000 impala is coming off or
apart. What is the procedure to replace it and the crankshaft seal and is
simple enough for a shade tree mechanic?
KK:
Is this the 3.4l v6, or the 3.8 - 3800 v6 engine?
6cyl
dash lights = no
codes = no
tech = kk
question = the crankshaft pulley on my 2000 impala is coming off or
apart. What is the procedure to replace it and the crankshaft seal and is
simple enough for a shade tree mechanic?
KK:
Is this the 3.4l v6, or the 3.8 - 3800 v6 engine?
Problem with my 2001 Chevrolet Impala
Repairs = Replacement of Ignition Lock cylinder
tech = JK
question = my 01 Chevy Impalas lock cylinder was not allowing me to turn the key. I Parked my
car and went out to start it again about an hour and a half later and I was not able to turn the
key. I installed a new lock cylinder and it will not start. I also noticed that my steering wheel
does not lock anymore. When I put in the new cylinder I am able to shift the shifter with out
Pressing on the brake pedal. I put the old cylinder back in and the shifter and brake pedal
work normally but car will still not start so I reinstalled new cylinder. To make things even
worse I cannot turn the key all the way back to the off
position to get the key out. Answer
Repairs = Replacement of Ignition Lock cylinder
tech = JK
question = my 01 Chevy Impalas lock cylinder was not allowing me to turn the key. I Parked my
car and went out to start it again about an hour and a half later and I was not able to turn the
key. I installed a new lock cylinder and it will not start. I also noticed that my steering wheel
does not lock anymore. When I put in the new cylinder I am able to shift the shifter with out
Pressing on the brake pedal. I put the old cylinder back in and the shifter and brake pedal
work normally but car will still not start so I reinstalled new cylinder. To make things even
worse I cannot turn the key all the way back to the off
position to get the key out. Answer
2007 Chevy Impala. V6
Question = How can I tell if I have a wheel Bearing going out. When driving it
sounds like a airplane and I cant tell which wheel its coming from.
Question = How can I tell if I have a wheel Bearing going out. When driving it
sounds like a airplane and I cant tell which wheel its coming from.
Answer: The best way to determine which hub bearing is bad is to drive at a speed where the
noise is present. Then make a sort of swooping turn. Similar to getting on or off the
Expressway. The rule of thumb is that if when turning right the noise goes away or gets less
noticeable then the right bearing is bad, front or rear. This is because turning to the right takes
the load off the right front bearing because of vehicle body roll. Same thing for the left side.
Hubs can be a little difficult to replace. Bolts are very tight. For a front bearing, first, remove the
brakes and the rotor, remove the large center axle nut. Then the three 15mm head bolts on the
back of the spindle. The spindle is the large part that the hub bolts to. Now pound out the hub
off the axle shaft and from the spindle. Using a large pry bars between the hub and the spindle
will help free it up. If it is very stuck, then use a torch to apply some heat.
noise is present. Then make a sort of swooping turn. Similar to getting on or off the
Expressway. The rule of thumb is that if when turning right the noise goes away or gets less
noticeable then the right bearing is bad, front or rear. This is because turning to the right takes
the load off the right front bearing because of vehicle body roll. Same thing for the left side.
Hubs can be a little difficult to replace. Bolts are very tight. For a front bearing, first, remove the
brakes and the rotor, remove the large center axle nut. Then the three 15mm head bolts on the
back of the spindle. The spindle is the large part that the hub bolts to. Now pound out the hub
off the axle shaft and from the spindle. Using a large pry bars between the hub and the spindle
will help free it up. If it is very stuck, then use a torch to apply some heat.
