Wheel Balancing
Parts: $0–$50 | Labor: 1 hour ($125) | Total: $125–$175
Wheel BearingParts: $50–$150 each | Labor: 2–3 hours ($250–$375) | Total: $300–$525
CV AxleParts: $75–$200 | Labor: 2 hours ($250) | Total: $325–$450
U-JointParts: $20–$75 | Labor: 2 hours ($250) | Total: $270–$325
DriveshaftParts: $300–$600 | Labor: 2 hours ($250) | Total: $550–$850
Strut/ShockParts: $50–$200 each | Labor: 2–3 hours ($250–$375) | Total (per axle): $300–$575
Engine MountParts: $50–$150 per mount | Labor: 2 hours ($250) | Total: $300–$400
Transmission MountParts: $50–$100 | Labor: 1–2 hours ($125–$250) | Total: $175–$350
Tie RodParts: $25–$100 | Labor: 1 hour ($125) | Total: $150–$225
Tires and Wheels
Common Repair Procedure:Technicians inspect tire tread depth, look for uneven wear, and check wheel balance. If tires are worn, they are replaced. Wheels are balanced to correct imbalances, and if necessary, bent rims are repaired or replaced to eliminate vibrations.
Suspension Components
Common Repair Procedure:Mechanics examine shocks, struts, ball joints, and bushings for wear or damage. Worn components are replaced, and alignment is adjusted to ensure proper suspension geometry. This restores even tire contact with the road and reduces vibrations.
Drive Shaft and CV Joints
Common Repair Procedure:The drive shaft is inspected for damage or imbalance. CV joint boots are checked for leaks or tears. Damaged or worn joints are replaced, and the drive shaft is balanced if needed. Proper lubrication is applied to ensure smooth rotation with minimal vibration.
Engine Mounts
Common Repair Procedure:Technicians inspect all engine mounts for cracks or excessive movement. Faulty mounts are replaced to stabilize the engine and minimize vibration transfer to the vehicle’s frame. The engine’s position and alignment are verified after installation.
Braking System
Common Repair Procedure:Rotors are measured for thickness and checked for warping. If necessary, they are resurfaced or replaced. Brake pads are replaced if worn or damaged. Technicians verify proper rotor and pad alignment to eliminate pulsation and vibration during braking.
Transmission
Common Repair Procedure:Fluid levels and quality are inspected. Transmission mounts and linkage are checked for wear or looseness. Any damaged or loose components are replaced or tightened. In some cases, a fluid change or software update may be applied to improve shifting and reduce vibration.
What is a Vibration Diagnosis and what does it do
What is a Vibration Diagnosis
Vibration Diagnosisis a critical process used to assess the condition of machinery and equipment by analyzing the vibrations they produce. This technique is essential in predictive maintenance and helps in identifying potential issues before they lead to significant failures.
What Does Vibration Diagnosis Do
Vibration Diagnosis serves several important functions:
- Detects Imbalances:By analyzing vibration patterns, it can identify imbalances in rotating components, which can lead to excessive wear and tear.
- Identifies Misalignments:Misaligned parts can cause inefficient operation and damage. Vibration analysis helps in pinpointing these issues.
- Monitors Bearing Conditions:Bearings are critical components, and their failure can be catastrophic. Vibration Diagnosis helps in monitoring their condition and predicting failures.
- Prevents Downtime:By identifying potential problems early, it helps in scheduling maintenance activities, thus preventing unexpected downtime.
- Improves Safety:Ensuring machinery is operating correctly reduces the risk of accidents and enhances workplace safety.
Incorporating Vibration Diagnosis into your maintenance strategy can significantly enhance the reliability and efficiency of your operations, leading to cost savings and improved performance.
Bearings
Common signs of failure: Elevated operating temperature, unusual or growling noises, increased vibration at specific frequencies (often related to rolling-element defects), metal flakes or discoloration in lubrication, and shaft misalignment issues.
Belts
Common signs of failure: Slipping or squealing sounds, visible cracks or fraying on the belt surface, loss of tension leading to reduced efficiency, and misalignment of pulleys causing uneven belt wear.
Gears
Common signs of failure: Whining, grinding, or knocking noises, abnormal tooth wear patterns (pitting, spalling, chipping), excessive backlash or looseness, and vibration spikes at gear meshing frequencies.
Couplings
Common signs of failure: Excessive vibration or chatter at coupling-mounted frequencies, cracking or distortion of coupling elements, loose or damaged fasteners, and alignment issues resulting in repeated wear or excessive noise.
Motors
Common signs of failure: Unusual humming or buzzing noises, excessive heat or burning smell, erratic speed or torque output, increased vibration, and signs of electrical imbalance or insulation breakdown.
Pumps
Common signs of failure: Cavitation noises (loud, rattling sound), flow instability or decreased discharge pressure, vibration spikes related to impeller issues, and seal or bearing leaks indicated by fluid leakage.
Fans
Common signs of failure: Excessive noise (rattling, squealing), imbalance causing high vibrations at fan blade-passing frequencies, damaged or cracked blades, and loss of airflow performance.
Compressors
Common signs of failure: Knocking or rattling sounds, abnormal pressure fluctuations, overheating or high discharge temperatures, vibration spikes at rotating element frequencies, and reduced efficiency or capacity.
Rotors
Common signs of failure: Imbalance leading to high vibration amplitude, bent or damaged shafts, rotor rubbing or scoring, and excessive resonant frequencies causing structural damage or unusual noise.
Machine Foundation
Common signs of failure: Visible cracks or deterioration in concrete, loosened anchor bolts or fasteners, uneven settling or movement causing alignment shifts, and amplified vibrations that propagate through the structure.
How It Works
- Get a quote online or set-up a time to have your vehicle looked at.
- Pick time slots that work for you, easily, online.
- We will confirm appointments and send reminders.
- Our mechanics bring everything that is needed to you.
- All you have to do is provided a safe area for the work to be performed.
What we need from you
- A safe place to work on your vehicle
- No working on the side of busy roads
- No working on unstable or steep surfaces.
- We do not perform repairs during severe weather.
- Authorization from a property owner or management.
- Repair work done in a parking lot or at your requires permission.
- We do not do repairs in areas restricted by law.
Common Questions
Service Area
Our primary service area is greater Grand Rapids and includes Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming
Our secondary service area is provided by our Belding location and includes: Belding, Greenville, Ionia and the sorrounding areas.
Contact us if you have any questions about where we provide services.
