Repair Guides

    Step-by-step repair guides for every vehicle

    Tools, torque specs, parts, costs, and safety notes — written like a master tech would walk you through it.

    Replace Front Brake Pads & Rotors

    Brakes

    Full pad + rotor replacement with caliper bracket torque specs.

    Moderate
    2–3 hours

    Replace Rear Brake Pads & Rotors

    Brakes

    Rear pad + rotor swap, including EPB retraction if equipped.

    Moderate
    2–3 hours

    Oil & Filter Change

    Maintenance

    Full DIY oil and filter change with drain plug torque.

    Easy
    30–45 minutes

    Replace Spark Plugs

    Engine

    Plug R&R with gap, torque, and coil-on-plug tips.

    Moderate
    1–3 hours

    Replace the Alternator

    Electrical

    Alternator R&R with belt routing and charging-system test.

    Hard
    2–4 hours

    Replace the Starter Motor

    Electrical

    Starter R&R with heat-shield and shim notes.

    Hard
    2–4 hours

    Replace the Battery

    Electrical

    Battery R&R with memory-saver and relearn steps.

    Easy
    20–40 minutes

    Replace the Serpentine Belt

    Engine

    Belt R&R with tensioner spec and routing.

    Easy
    30–60 minutes

    Replace the Thermostat

    Engine

    Thermostat R&R with bleed procedure.

    Moderate
    1–3 hours

    Replace the Water Pump

    Engine

    Water pump R&R, often with timing belt.

    Hard
    3–6 hours

    Replace the Radiator

    Engine

    Radiator R&R with trans-cooler and bleed.

    Hard
    3–5 hours

    Replace the Cabin Air Filter

    HVAC

    Cabin filter R&R with glove-box drop.

    Easy
    10–20 minutes

    Replace the Engine Air Filter

    Maintenance

    Air-box clip-open swap.

    Easy
    5–15 minutes

    Replace a Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly

    Suspension

    Hub assembly R&R with axle nut torque.

    Hard
    2–4 hours per side

    Replace a Control Arm

    Suspension

    Lower control arm R&R with alignment note.

    Hard
    2–4 hours per side

    Replace Shocks or Struts

    Suspension

    Strut assembly swap with spring compressor warning.

    Hard
    2–4 hours per axle

    Replace a Tie Rod End

    Suspension

    Outer/inner tie rod swap with alignment.

    Moderate
    1–2 hours per side

    Replace the Muffler

    Exhaust

    Muffler R&R with hanger and clamp tips.

    Moderate
    1–2 hours

    A/C System Recharge

    HVAC

    Evacuation + charge-by-weight (not pressure).

    Moderate
    1–2 hours

    Replace the Blower Motor

    HVAC

    Blower motor R&R from passenger footwell.

    Moderate
    1–2 hours

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