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Sorry I’ll try to keep it short. So I started my first and current job at a dodge dealer around 6 years ago. The first 4 years were spent in the express lane, I went from being pretty green to being the lead tech and running the show in that time. Since then I’ve been in our main shop and fortunately doing some actual work and diagnostics not just tires and oil changes. For example I’ve replace engines, fixed blown motors, replaced transmissions and differentials, do all the shit and some of the gravy recalls, worked in our fleet department for 8 months (before being designated a specific journeyman to train me to be a diesel tech), and at least a windshield or two a month. As for training I’ve completed all of the mandatory training and master tech training provided by FCA and have around 240 hours of training on stellantis performance institute. But I have yet to go to school for my first year, I’ve attempted to challenge my exam but failed twice (64&63%) I guess I’m looking for a reason to go on with schooling. With the Apprenticeship Incentive Grants being canceled in Canada it’s just the icing on the cake. I enjoy the work and challenges I face daily (especially working in our fleet department, working on heno trucks is cool) But it’s hard to continue to convince myself to commit that much time, money, effort, and stress for something I’m not certain about, I’m 24 living with my gf in a ok apartment. We aren’t doing the worst but being on EI for 2 months has never sat well with me.

Disclaimer: I'm a total novice at car repair.

The comments on my last post were so helpful, but I'm still stuck. Turns out I am not strong enough to get this steering wheel off myself. No problem, I thought, as I'd borrowed FOUR steering wheel pullers. Three of them seem to require smaller bolt holes to the side of the main bolt, though. The other is more of a clamp style, and I can get the clamps in place, but the center bolt doesn't screw in low/deep enough to help. So now I'm looking to purchase a puller that will work on this specific wheel, unless I'm just misusing the ones I have. If anyone has the time and charity to point me to the right tool, something that would specifically work on this wheel, I'd sure appreciate. This is a 2007 Ford Taurus sedan BUT it doesn't match the schematic on charm (the site y'all recommended), and I have no idea what to make of that. Still haven't found a video showing removal of a wheel like this.

I cannot get in to an auto shop to just ask or borrow a puller kit, but if I can find the right tool I will order it ASAP cause I sure do miss being able to drive. :(

THANK YOU!!

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2007 Ford Taurus SEL sedan

Let me preface by saying I'm not a car person. I'm slowly working towards being able to do some of my own repairs, though, and could use some kind guidance from folks in the know.

My 2007 Taurus needs the clock spring replaced. I feel like the repair would be in my wheelhouse (snicker), if only I could get the wheel off in the first place. Battery is disconnected, cover housing off the wheel, wiring unclamped, center bold removed. I thought I'd be able to pull it off at this stage (and I have a borrowed steering wheel puller if needed for the task) but when I try to remove the wheel, it doesn't move at all. Feels like it is still bolted down but I wasn't sure if the smaller bolts I can see are what's keeping it attached? I've looked at several videos for similar models/years, but I haven't found one specifically for the 07 Taurus and the other videos show different wheel designs.

Can someone help me identify the next step? A video tutorial would be ideal, but I'd also be grateful for directions that a lay person can make sense of, as I don't know all the part names. Also, I'm not super strong, so if you have tips/tricks for getting things loose, I'd appreciate that as well. Thanks.

Don't know if this is the appropriate sub to ask this in. If possible can someone please crosspost this on r/AutomotiveEngineering ?

I hear this effect in a lot of video games. Obviously it is very pronounced there but it does happen irl to a small extent. For example, see the upshift in the video after this timestamp https://youtu.be/5jXLAXVjAjg?t=12

Note: I'm not talking about the needle wobble when the driver lets go of the gas, but the wobble in the car sound slightly after the driver resumes accelerating immediately after changing the gear

Is it because of the driveline+axle torsion acting like a spring, the clutch, the traction control or the combination of the three? Which is the major factor between these three?

2010 Sierra 6.0 with a cracked manifold. I have the fenders and inner fenders off to replace them so I have easier access as well but the bolts are RUSTY and CRUSTY. Sprayed with PB blaster and let sit but any more tips or tricks before I tackle the project?

Which is better for learning car maintenance, repair, and servicing: the programs at Centennial College or the Automotive Training Centre?

Looking for books that give an extensive but general overview of the components in a car & their operation. Thanks.