Professional Motor Mechanic

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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Macpherson Strut Replacement On a Volvo V70

|Date: March 12, 2018

Macpherson Strut Replacement On a Volvo V70

General instructions for the replacement of the macpherson strut, including the coil spring, on a Volvo V ...

General instructions for the replacement of the macpherson strut, including the coil spring, on a Volvo V70. ...

March 12, 2018
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Boots & All

|Date: February 22, 2018

Boots & All

Shaftec explains why, in the case of gaiters and boots, prevention really is better than cure. ...

Shaftec explains why, in the case of gaiters and boots, prevention really is better than cure. ...

February 22, 2018
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Taking Control

|Date: January 04, 2018

Taking Control

The control arm is an important component, responsible for ensuring not only ride comfort but also occupa ...

The control arm is an important component, responsible for ensuring not only ride comfort but also occupant safety. Mounting kerbs at high speed, poor road surfaces, material fatigue and high forces t ...

January 04, 2018
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Land Rover Discovery III/IV and Range Rover Sport; Lower Front Suspension Arm Replacement

|Date: December 22, 2017

Land Rover Discovery III/IV and Range Rover Sport; Lower Front Suspension Arm Replacement

Replacing the front lower suspension arms on the Land Rover Discovery III/IV or Range Rover Sport can be ...

Replacing the front lower suspension arms on the Land Rover Discovery III/IV or Range Rover Sport can be problematic. First Line offers some help. ...

December 22, 2017
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Servicing Ball Joints The Right Way

|Date: December 11, 2017

Servicing Ball Joints The Right Way

A worn ball joint can compromise a vehicle’s ride and handling. Delphi suggests what to look for in a fai ...

A worn ball joint can compromise a vehicle’s ride and handling. Delphi suggests what to look for in a failing joint and how to replace it correctly. ...

December 11, 2017
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Steering & Suspension Parts; Design Issues

|Date: September 18, 2017

Steering & Suspension Parts; Design Issues

Federal-Mogul identifies inherent design issues in several popular vehicle modules. ...

Federal-Mogul identifies inherent design issues in several popular vehicle modules. ...

September 18, 2017
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Flushing Steering Racks and Pumps

|Date: June 05, 2017

Flushing Steering Racks and Pumps

Shaftec explains why it’s so crucial that steering racks and pumps are regularly flushed. While power ste ...

Shaftec explains why it’s so crucial that steering racks and pumps are regularly flushed. While power steering systems on cars have been around since the 1950s, the technology is seeing a gradual shif ...

June 05, 2017
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Why You Should Use High Quality Replacement Parts

|Date: June 01, 2017

Why You Should Use High Quality Replacement Parts

Both the chassis and steering elements are frequently exposed to extreme stress, due to the poor quality ...

Both the chassis and steering elements are frequently exposed to extreme stress, due to the poor quality of roads. febi bilstein tells PMM why it is vital that high quality replacement parts are used, ...

June 01, 2017
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