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All Trac and GT-four maintenance articles

 

Here are some step by step procedures on how to perform some routine maintenance.  If you are trying to troubleshoot what is wrong with your car, see the Maintenance FAQ.

 

Remove your CD player A quick pictorial on removing the stock CD player from your ST185. 
Written by member

Replace Rear Differential Mount Quick and easy way to replace your rear differential mount which tends to crack and create a clunk sound from there rear. 
Written by Nathan Fogg
Courtesy of Gt4 List

Convert to 2WD mode for Dyno A quick tip on how to convert your AWD correctly.

Written by Geoff Mohler
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Change Your Fuel Filter (ST185) A little introduction to this insane task.  ST165 is similar.
Written by Chris Colson
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Remove Oil Cooler (ST185) Tips on how to remove this difficult little part.
Written by Chris O'Rourke
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Pulling out your motor (ST185) A pictorial of a motor pull.  Many great pictures that may assist you.  (not text)

Eric Padgett

Rebuild your CT26 Replace your oil seals and/or your bearings in the turbo

Written by Robert Pina

Remove your ECU (ST165) Just in case you need to, here is a simple way to get to it.

Written by Matt Yates

Turbo Removal and Installation (ST185) A quick guide to the down and dirty job of removing the heart of your 3sgte.

Written by Bill Evia

Halfshaft axle replacement (front)  Some pictures of the removal and installation.

Written by Bill Evia

Replacing front struts  Pictures and notes on removing/installing front struts in ST165.

Written by Robert Pina

Radiator Options  Some notes about radiator replacement options.

 

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