Professional Motor Mechanic

How to calibrate air suspension

|Date: September 30, 2024

How to calibrate air suspension

Delphi has supplied this step-by-step guide on calibrating air suspension courtesy of its Masters of Moti ...

Delphi has supplied this step-by-step guide on calibrating air suspension courtesy of its Masters of Motion hub for independent garage technicians. Air suspension brings many benefits for drivers and ...

September 30, 2024
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Arnott explains adaptive ride control systems

|Date: November 29, 2023

Arnott explains adaptive ride control systems

Suspension specialist Arnott explains how adaptive damping systems operate, providing a better understand ...

Suspension specialist Arnott explains how adaptive damping systems operate, providing a better understanding of how this suspension technology works. As the automotive industry continues to enhance dr ...

November 29, 2023
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KYB discusses OE & aftermarket shock absorbers

|Date: October 25, 2023

KYB discusses OE & aftermarket shock absorbers

Suspension specialist KYB provides some helpful pointers on the differences between OE and aftermarket sh ...

Suspension specialist KYB provides some helpful pointers on the differences between OE and aftermarket shock absorbers. When removing an old shock absorber from a vehicle and comparing it alongside it ...

October 25, 2023
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Febi outlines suspension issues on the Ford Focus

|Date: September 26, 2023

Febi outlines suspension issues on the Ford Focus

The febi team has provided PMM with a guide to some common issues with the suspension system on the Ford ...

The febi team has provided PMM with a guide to some common issues with the suspension system on the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus was introduced in 1998 and has proved to be very popular with its owners. ...

September 26, 2023
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How to replace and install shock absorbers

|Date: June 07, 2023

How to replace and install shock absorbers

KYB offers readers of PMM advice for replacing shock absorbers. Checking for external failure duri ...

KYB offers readers of PMM advice for replacing shock absorbers. Checking for external failure during an MOT is obviously important, but this fails to consider that shock absorbers naturally wea ...

June 07, 2023
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How to install a Tesla control arm

|Date: June 05, 2023

How to install a Tesla control arm

Aftermarket parts supplier Meyle provides a useful step-by-step guide to installing its replacement contr ...

Aftermarket parts supplier Meyle provides a useful step-by-step guide to installing its replacement control arm intended for Tesla models 3 and Y. After Tesla drivers all over the world reported annoy ...

June 05, 2023
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How to replace a stabiliser link

|Date: May 17, 2023

How to replace a stabiliser link

Delphi Technologies has supplied this step-by-step guide courtesy of their recently launched Masters of M ...

Delphi Technologies has supplied this step-by-step guide courtesy of their recently launched Masters of Motion hub for independent garage technicians. Delphi’s new training resource has articles, tips ...

May 17, 2023
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A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

|Date: March 22, 2023

A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ...

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ensure a smooth ride for drivers. Automotive magnetic ride systems are quite unique compared to ...

March 22, 2023
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Schaeffler details steering and suspension range

|Date: December 09, 2022

Schaeffler details steering and suspension range

Schaeffler’s FAG brand is offering workshops OE quality replacement parts for steering and suspension sys ...

Schaeffler’s FAG brand is offering workshops OE quality replacement parts for steering and suspension systems. Schaeffler territory manager, Mike Hansford explains. The FAG steering and suspension ran ...

December 09, 2022
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Polybush delivers replacement guide

|Date: November 04, 2022

Polybush delivers replacement guide

With the current state of the roads, suspension systems are working harder than ever. For those of the PM ...

With the current state of the roads, suspension systems are working harder than ever. For those of the PMM audience being asked to change bushes, Polybush offers a useful guide to its fit and forget p ...

November 04, 2022
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How to replace front shock absorbers on a Renault

|Date: November 02, 2022

How to replace front shock absorbers on a Renault

KYB guides PMM through the replacement of the front shock absorbers on the following vehicles: Renault Tr ...

KYB guides PMM through the replacement of the front shock absorbers on the following vehicles: Renault Trafic II; Vauxhall Vivaro; and Nissan Primastar, each from 2001 onwards. The estimated fitting t ...

November 02, 2022
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How to replace the ball joint on a Ford Transit

|Date: September 20, 2022

How to replace the ball joint on a Ford Transit

OESAA members Laser Tools and Schaeffler have joined forces to ensure aftermarket operators have access t ...

OESAA members Laser Tools and Schaeffler have joined forces to ensure aftermarket operators have access to the installation guidance you need to perform your job. Here, we present their guide to remov ...

September 20, 2022
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Servicing ball joints the right way

|Date: August 12, 2022

Servicing ball joints the right way

Ball joints are one of the hardest working parts in a vehicle. We asked Delphi Technologies to share its ...

Ball joints are one of the hardest working parts in a vehicle. We asked Delphi Technologies to share its expertise on servicing this stalwart of the steering and suspension system. There’s no doubt th ...

August 12, 2022
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Arnott explores air struts

|Date: May 26, 2022

Arnott explores air struts

PMM and air suspension specialists Arnott give readers a deeper look at air struts. Air suspension system ...

PMM and air suspension specialists Arnott give readers a deeper look at air struts. Air suspension systems come in multiple configurations which define the product mix between air struts, shock absorb ...

May 26, 2022
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Know your parts: solenoid valve block

|Date: January 26, 2022

Know your parts: solenoid valve block

PMM and Arnott take a deeper look at the solenoid valve block - a small but significant component of the ...

PMM and Arnott take a deeper look at the solenoid valve block - a small but significant component of the air suspension system. Symptoms that seem to point to a leak in an air spring, could also be du ...

January 26, 2022
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