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    Developments in electronic power steering

    Joe Toakley, Marketing Manager at UK remanufacturer Shaftec, offers PMM readers an insight into the lates ...

    Joe Toakley, Marketing Manager at UK remanufacturer Shaftec, offers PMM readers an insight into the latest electronic power steering (EPS) developments, and how the automotive network communications p ...

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    Common faults affecting replaced components

    Component manufacturer FAI AutoParts has identified a selection of common problems that affect regularly ...

    Component manufacturer FAI AutoParts has identified a selection of common problems that affect regularly replaced components, causing technicians fitment issues and, in some cases, hugely increased la ...

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    How to replace wheel bearings on a MINI Cooper

    Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason presents the replacement process for the front and rear wheel bearings ...

    Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason presents the replacement process for the front and rear wheel bearings on a 2005 MINI Cooper. Even though we now enter the better months, potholes are still ever pre ...

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    Arnott Europe explores the role of compressors

    Here, Arnott Europe takes a deeper look into the role of the compressor in air suspension systems. When y ...

    Here, Arnott Europe takes a deeper look into the role of the compressor in air suspension systems. When you look at an air suspension system, the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) is often considered to b ...

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    The benefits of air suspension over coil suspension

    Here, Arnott Europe describes the benefits of air suspension over coil suspension and how they can provid ...

    Here, Arnott Europe describes the benefits of air suspension over coil suspension and how they can provide safety, stability and driving comfort. Nowadays, around 5% of all new passenger cars are equi ...

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    Wheel bearing technology differences outlined

    Despite the fact that wheel bearing replacement is a relatively common task within the workshop, there is ...

    Despite the fact that wheel bearing replacement is a relatively common task within the workshop, there is still confusion among technicians between the different wheel bearing technologies and their r ...

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    How to replace front shock absorbers

    The technical team at KYB provides the step-by-step procedure for replacing the front shock absorbers on ...

    The technical team at KYB provides the step-by-step procedure for replacing the front shock absorbers on the following vehicle models: Renault Koleos and Nissan X-Trail. After the news that KYB recent ...

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    JHM Butt runs through machine safety risks

    When operating machinery there is always a safety risk, so it’s best to invest in equipment that reduces ...

    When operating machinery there is always a safety risk, so it’s best to invest in equipment that reduces those risks. This is certainly true of coil spring compressors, as PMM finds out from workshop ...

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    Arnott Europe provides insight into air springs

    Air suspension specialist, Arnott Europe, provides readers with insight into the humble air spring and it ...

    Air suspension specialist, Arnott Europe, provides readers with insight into the humble air spring and its constituent parts. The working principle An air spring consists of a compartment that is fill ...

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    MEYLE runs through a flex disc removal

    PMM hears from the MEYLE technical team on how best to remove and then install a flex disc on a Mercedes ...

    PMM hears from the MEYLE technical team on how best to remove and then install a flex disc on a Mercedes S211. Flex discs need to be able to withstand a great deal; strong forces, impacts and heat can ...

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    NSK sorts the real from the fake

    Counterfeit parts remain a problem to this day. They put businesses at considerable liability risk, and t ...

    Counterfeit parts remain a problem to this day. They put businesses at considerable liability risk, and that’s not even looking at the danger they can put motorists in. NSK has years of experience fig ...

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    Schaeffler extends FAG brand

    Schaeffler has recently launched a comprehensive steering and suspension programme under its FAG brand. P ...

    Schaeffler has recently launched a comprehensive steering and suspension programme under its FAG brand. PMM finds out more... Steering and suspension components are obviously safety critical, so quali ...

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    Autodata runs through steering geometry essentials

    Have you noticed that the steering wheel is misaligned when driving in a straight line? If your answer is ...

    Have you noticed that the steering wheel is misaligned when driving in a straight line? If your answer is yes, this could be a classic symptom of steering geometry issues. Autodata takes us through a ...

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    Airing the issue

    Air suspension specialist Arnott Europe has pulled together a collection of top repair tips for technicia ...

    Air suspension specialist Arnott Europe has pulled together a collection of top repair tips for technicians confronted with air suspension issues. What are the warning signs? Is there a warning light ...

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    Steering clear of error

    Wayne McCluskey, Technical Training Manager at ZF Aftermarket, explains the straightforward 10-step proce ...

    Wayne McCluskey, Technical Training Manager at ZF Aftermarket, explains the straightforward 10-step procedure for replacing and coding the electrically powered hydraulic steering (EPHS) pump on a 2004 ...

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