Chassis Diagnostic Procedures
The secret is to be quiet & listen, as the customer will tell you almost everything relevant to the repair you need to know.
Chassis – Ride Control Diagnostics From Tire Wear
Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings is the key to ride control.
Replacing Chassis Parts in Pairs (VIDEO)
You are not doing the customer any favors by installing just one strut, spring, or bushing. This video is sponsored by TRW.
Troubleshooting Land Rover Air Ride Suspensions
Any time a ride height sensor or a module on a late-model Land Rover is replaced, you should calibrate the air ride system.
Jaguar: No Communication With Modules After Reconnecting Battery
If the battery supply to the vehicle is disconnected for any reason, the Chassis Control Module may not power-up correctly.
ZF Tech Tip: Recognizing Chassis, Steering Systems Damage Patterns
Technicians should particularly check whether the rubber bellows on the joints are worn, damaged or leaking. Because any splash water that gets in washes out the special grease, this then allows dirt particles to enter the joint.
Mevotech Tech Tip: Installing Directional Ball Joints
Some ball joints must be installed in a specific orientation to function correctly. These ball joints are designed to allow for a large amount of ball stud swing in the cross-car or side-to-side direction as the suspension travels up and down.
Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Howling Noise From Rear At 50-70 MPH
Vehicle owners may complain of a howling noise in the drivetrain in the area of the rear axle between 80 km/h and 110 km/h (50 mph to 70 mph). The cause could be resonance in the drivetrain stimulated by the meshing of the gear set in the rear axle differential (drive pinion/ring gear).
ZF Aftermarket Technical Training Department Receives Accreditation From ASE
The mission of ZF Aftermarket’s Technical Training department is to provide in-depth knowledge of automotive technology to industry students, technicians and professionals.
Air Ride Repair Vs. Replacement: Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Air Ride Repair Options
When an air ride system fails, there can be up to four different options to return the vehicle to operating condition. Some involve repairing the existing air ride system, while others involve replacing the system with springs and passive shocks and struts. All options have their pros and cons.
MANN+HUMMEL Recognized By Fiat Chrysler Automobiles As A 2016 Supplier Of The Year Winner
More than 1,000 suppliers were ranked in 13 categories such as interior and electrical, powertrain or sustainability, with the winners chosen by FCA management.
Mazda: Performing Regular Undercar Maintenance
Brake and suspension problems will surface in a couple of ways, the most common of which are noise-related. The suspension noise will generally be a knocking sound as the car is driven over bumps, or a noise when the steering wheel is turned. With the brakes, you’ll be hearing noise issues that range from an occasional squeak to a constant grinding noise.
