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Circle No. 66 on Reader Card Circle No. 67 on Reader Card Circle No. 68 on Reader Card 36 Undercar Digest A Flat Flange Makes for an Easy Fit In many shops, a technician will keep a vehicle in the bay longer than necessary because he needs a flat flange and he will go to the trouble of welding one to the pipe. Those with a tube bender can eliminate this procedure. As the photos show, you can use your bender's flaring tool to make a typical 45° flare (Figure 1). Then reverse the die and apply gentle pressure to flatten the flare (Figure 2). Tube & Steel can handle the pressure without splitting. Atlantic Tube & Steel Call for a Warehouse in Your Area 877-665-6614 This method gives you more flexibility when aligning this flange with the stationary flange on the connecting pipe and positioning the gasket (Figure 3). 1 2 3 Help Motorists Make the Right Choice More and more motorists are showing interest in adding performance exhaust to their cars, SUVs and light trucks, but thanks to the Internet and consumer magazines they are sometimes overwhelmed with an information overload. With the wide assortment of mufflers available on the market your best bet as a shop operator is to help point the consumer in the right direction. For example, two of the most popular performance mufflers available from Jones Exhaust through its distributors are the Jones Turbine and the Jones Turbine XL. The first is for the hardcore enthusiast who wants to add power to his street racer or pickup – and the deep throaty sound that comes with the Jones Turbine. The other is someone with a daily driver – a car, pickup, SUV or diesel truck – who wants better performance but enjoys a mid-range exhaust tone that still allows him to hear his stereo and will not offend neighbors when he returns home. Take the time to meet the needs of your customers. To Find a Jones Turbine Distributor near you, call 800-525-9629 Installation: 1: Always use a new rubber stem. Make sure sensor and valve stem are not attached. 2: Insert stem into rim with roll pin notches facing down towards wheel. 3: Pull stem straight into rim hole while keeping it in line with axis of rim hole until valve bulb is fully seated against rim. (Fig. 1) 4: Attach sensor to valve stem by firmly pressing it in place with the built-in clip. (Fig. 2) Removal: 1: Dismount tire and press sensor clip to remove sensor housing from stem. (Fig.3) 2: Make sure the roll pin notches are facing away from wheel. (Fig. 4) 3: Pull stem out while keeping it in line with axis of rim hole. The importance of following procedures: According to Steve Landis, Continental's Aftermarket Head of Product Management, TPMS & Electronics Innovation – NAFTA, "A little extra attention really pays off whenever installing or removing a Continental rubber snap-in valve TPMS sensor. Unlike other sensors, this unique Continental design does not require extra attachment hardware or torque settings. Check out our brief step-by-step instructional videos at http://tg1d.vdo.com, and make your next TPMS service a snap!" Continental Rubber Snap-In Valve TPMS Sensor Key steps for proper service: