Professional Motor Mechanic

Electric Power Steering Systems Of The Future – How Do They Work?

|Date: October 14, 2016

Electric Power Steering Systems Of The Future – How Do They Work?

We find out why DENSO is steering drivers safely towards autonomous driving with its new Fail-Safe Electr ...

We find out why DENSO is steering drivers safely towards autonomous driving with its new Fail-Safe Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. As the roads prepare for the first generation of fully autonomo ...

October 14, 2016
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The evolution of Electric Power Steering systems

|Date: July 20, 2016

The evolution of Electric Power Steering systems

TRW Aftermarket looks at the development of steering systems. ...

TRW Aftermarket looks at the development of steering systems. ...

July 20, 2016
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Solving common issues with steering/suspension parts

|Date: February 13, 2016

Solving common issues with steering/suspension parts

Steering and suspension parts are safety critical items so, as a result, they must be designed to withsta ...

Steering and suspension parts are safety critical items so, as a result, they must be designed to withstand particularly high loads. Component wear is a common cause of damage and can have detrimental ...

February 13, 2016
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Your alignment queries answered

|Date: February 10, 2016

Your alignment queries answered

Why do my measurement readings on the screen of my imaging alignment system occasionally keep flashing fr ...

Why do my measurement readings on the screen of my imaging alignment system occasionally keep flashing from red to grey? With an imaging alignment system it’s important that the cameras can see the po ...

February 10, 2016
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How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

|Date: October 27, 2015

How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, e ...

Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, especially if you’re using a ratchet wrench. It usually requires the application of penetrating ...

October 27, 2015
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Induction International – How to remove stubborn steering bolts

|Date: October 27, 2015

Induction International – How to remove stubborn steering bolts

Removing a rusted, corroded, or locked tie rod end steering nut is often a lengthy, difficult and frustra ...

Removing a rusted, corroded, or locked tie rod end steering nut is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, especially if using a ratchet wrench. The Mini-Ductor II® + solves the problem. Wat ...

October 27, 2015
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9 steps to wheel alignment success

|Date: October 04, 2015

9 steps to wheel alignment success

STEP 1Raise the vehicle up on a two-post lift and position Absolute Alignment’s wheel alignment stands an ...

STEP 1Raise the vehicle up on a two-post lift and position Absolute Alignment’s wheel alignment stands and low-friction turn plates under all four wheels. ...

October 04, 2015
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“ESP saves lives.”

|Date: May 05, 2015

“ESP saves lives.”

Gerhard Steiger, President of the Bosch Chassis Systems Control Division, charts the development of a now ...

Gerhard Steiger, President of the Bosch Chassis Systems Control Division, charts the development of a now integral part of a vehicle’s safety system. ...

May 05, 2015
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Wheel alignment – how to improve your service offering

|Date: March 02, 2015

Wheel alignment – how to improve your service offering

CONDUCT A PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECK Pre-alignment checks are just as important as the wheel alignment itself. P ...

CONDUCT A PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECK Pre-alignment checks are just as important as the wheel alignment itself. Prior to carrying out your alignment check, it is advised to check for excessive wear in suspens ...

March 02, 2015
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Ball joints: when and why should you replace?

|Date: February 21, 2015

Ball joints: when and why should you replace?

To ensure a quality steering and suspension repair, it’s advisable to replace the entire ball joint where ...

To ensure a quality steering and suspension repair, it’s advisable to replace the entire ball joint where the rubber boot is split, cracked, damaged or missing. In these instances, there is a high pro ...

February 21, 2015
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The trends driving the wheel alignment and tyre replacement markets

|Date: November 08, 2014

The trends driving the wheel alignment and tyre replacement markets

Thinking about getting into wheel alignment and tyre servicing? The specialists at Bosch look at the curr ...

Thinking about getting into wheel alignment and tyre servicing? The specialists at Bosch look at the current trends driving the market while offering some advice for those looking to take the next ste ...

November 08, 2014
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Steering the future

|Date: November 05, 2014

Steering the future

As fully automated driving systems evolve from fantasy to reality, TRW describes how its new steering whe ...

As fully automated driving systems evolve from fantasy to reality, TRW describes how its new steering wheel concept will support future applications. ...

November 05, 2014
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Make your alignment results stand out

|Date: October 31, 2014

Make your alignment results stand out

Until now, workshops equipped with four wheel alignment equipment couldn’t be sure that they were maximis ...

Until now, workshops equipped with four wheel alignment equipment couldn’t be sure that they were maximising all of the opportunities arising from steering and suspension repairs.Now, thanks to the ne ...

October 31, 2014
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How to achieve first time success when replacing steering columns

|Date: October 27, 2014

How to achieve first time success when replacing steering columns

Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director at Remy Automotive UK, explains why it’s important to get a ...

Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director at Remy Automotive UK, explains why it’s important to get a steering replacement right at the first attempt. ...

October 27, 2014
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The advantages of EPS systems

|Date: October 24, 2014

The advantages of EPS systems

Wayne McCluskey, Technical Training Manager at ZF Services UK, explains the advantages of EPS and the tec ...

Wayne McCluskey, Technical Training Manager at ZF Services UK, explains the advantages of EPS and the technology underlying the systems available from ZF Lenksysteme. ...

October 24, 2014
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