Professional Motor Mechanic

Staying in control

|Date: January 14, 2020

Staying in control

With every new release, modern cars are getting bigger and heavier, which puts steering and suspension co ...

With every new release, modern cars are getting bigger and heavier, which puts steering and suspension components under considerable stress. With this in mind, it’s essential to know how to deal with ...

January 14, 2020
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Are you making the most of EPS?

|Date: January 03, 2020

Are you making the most of EPS?

Electric Power Steering (EPS) is now more commonplace than ever before. However, garages still seem to be ...

Electric Power Steering (EPS) is now more commonplace than ever before. However, garages still seem to be cautious when dealing with them effectively. In some cases, independent garages are missing ou ...

January 03, 2020
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Best Practice: Specialist tools required

|Date: December 18, 2019

Best Practice: Specialist tools required

Richard Newman, Comline’s Product Line Manager, explains why having specialist tools available is not onl ...

Richard Newman, Comline’s Product Line Manager, explains why having specialist tools available is not only advisable, but often essential. When tackling the fitment of a wheel hub, such as the CHA045 ...

December 18, 2019
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Steering Turntables

|Date: December 05, 2019

Steering Turntables

These recently launched Gunson steering turntables (part number 77158) are supplied as a pair and enable ...

These recently launched Gunson steering turntables (part number 77158) are supplied as a pair and enable the user to check the steering angle on full lock to ensure the steering is centralised; check ...

December 05, 2019
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A Proven Track Record

|Date: July 10, 2019

A Proven Track Record

Shaftec explains that when it comes to sourcing safety critical components, such as those in braking and ...

Shaftec explains that when it comes to sourcing safety critical components, such as those in braking and steering systems, you get far more value for money – in terms of quality, performance and longe ...

July 10, 2019
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Power Steering Procedures

|Date: April 16, 2019

Power Steering Procedures

Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steer ...

Shaftec runs through the procedure for power steering control module replacement and reprogramming, steering angle sensor centering, and software endstop learning. ...

April 16, 2019
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Welcome to ‘A New Era’

|Date: December 24, 2018

Welcome to ‘A New Era’

MOOG, the steering and suspension brand from Federal-Mogul Motorparts, recently unveiled an updated brand ...

MOOG, the steering and suspension brand from Federal-Mogul Motorparts, recently unveiled an updated brand identity and made several significant announcements at Automechanika Frankfurt. ...

December 24, 2018
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Winter Check-ups for the Steering System

|Date: December 12, 2018

Winter Check-ups for the Steering System

With the coldest season of the year in full flow as we enter the new year, ZF Aftermarket recommends that ...

With the coldest season of the year in full flow as we enter the new year, ZF Aftermarket recommends that independent workshops take the opportunity to offer drivers a winter check-up for their vehicl ...

December 12, 2018
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Shock Absorber Replacement Guide; Mini One

|Date: September 26, 2018

Shock Absorber Replacement Guide; Mini One

KYB runs through the process for replacing the front shock absorbers on the Mini One, One D, Cooper, Coop ...

KYB runs through the process for replacing the front shock absorbers on the Mini One, One D, Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S, Cooper SD (R56, R57) (10.06-). ...

September 26, 2018
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Engine Coolant Leaking from Intake Manifold Area – Fiat Punto Evo

|Date: June 28, 2018

Engine Coolant Leaking from Intake Manifold Area – Fiat Punto Evo

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

June 28, 2018
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Steering Operation Not Smooth – Toyota Auris

|Date: June 22, 2018

Steering Operation Not Smooth – Toyota Auris

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

June 22, 2018
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Steering Pump Replacement Guide – Ford Focus

|Date: June 20, 2018

Steering Pump Replacement Guide – Ford Focus

TRW Aftermarket provide a 10-step procedure for replacing the EPHS pump on a 2004-2012 Ford Focus II. ...

TRW Aftermarket provide a 10-step procedure for replacing the EPHS pump on a 2004-2012 Ford Focus II. ...

June 20, 2018
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Top Strut Mount Issues

|Date: June 18, 2018

Top Strut Mount Issues

First Line outlines some best practice guidelines for dealing with top strut mount issues. ...

First Line outlines some best practice guidelines for dealing with top strut mount issues. ...

June 18, 2018
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Abnormal Noise From Front Suspension – Seat Leon

|Date: May 22, 2018

Abnormal Noise From Front Suspension – Seat Leon

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

May 22, 2018
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Common Culprits Behind Coil Spring Breakage

|Date: March 23, 2018

Common Culprits Behind Coil Spring Breakage

Kilen identifies three common culprits for spring breakage and offers advice on how to combat these to en ...

Kilen identifies three common culprits for spring breakage and offers advice on how to combat these to ensure the longest possible service life. ...

March 23, 2018
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