Professional Motor Mechanic

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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Getting to Grips with Suspension

|Date: May 23, 2017

Getting to Grips with Suspension

When replacing a suspension component, all other parts of the system should also be thoroughly inspected ...

When replacing a suspension component, all other parts of the system should also be thoroughly inspected for wear, says Tim Hodgkin, Technical Support Technician at ZF Services UK, to maximise safety ...

May 23, 2017
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Creaking Noise from Front Suspension on Citroen C3 III?

|Date: May 19, 2017

Creaking Noise from Front Suspension on Citroen C3 III?

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. CITROEN C3 III – CREAKING NOISE FROM ...

May 19, 2017
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EPHS Steering Set Fitting Tips

|Date: March 03, 2017

EPHS Steering Set Fitting Tips

In this guide, TRW show you the correct process involved with installing the JKR104 EPHS steering set, us ...

In this guide, TRW show you the correct process involved with installing the JKR104 EPHS steering set, using the VM Polo 9N as an example. It should first be noted that there can be deviations in the ...

March 03, 2017
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How to Fit an EPHS Steering Pump

|Date: September 22, 2016

How to Fit an EPHS Steering Pump

Full step-by-step removal and refitting guide. Before you start the procedure, it’s important to note tha ...

Full step-by-step removal and refitting guide. Before you start the procedure, it’s important to note that the pump is mounted in the front wheel arch. With the vehicle raised on a two-post lift, remo ...

September 22, 2016
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Electric Power Steering – How does it work? (Part 2)

|Date: June 12, 2016

Electric Power Steering – How does it work? (Part 2)

The communication between the vehicle and potential fault codes. ...

The communication between the vehicle and potential fault codes. ...

June 12, 2016
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