WATCH: What Is The Fluid Inside A Bushing Or Motor Mount?
In this Tech Minute, Andrew Markel discusses suspension bushings and motor mounts, and the nature of the non-oil fluid that aids their function. Brought to you by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Land Rover Tech Tip: 2013-2017 Range Rover With Dynamic Response Suspension
A squeak, creak and/or a knocking noise from the front of the vehicle may be evident when driving over rough terrain. This may be caused by debris contaminating the contact face between the Dynamic Response front stabilizer bar and bushes.
Steering And Suspension Inspection: Keeping The Angles In Line With Ackermann
Most people consider the common tire rod to be low tech. But, when you consider how front suspensions have evolved from straight axles to independent designs, the tie rod has had to adapt to new angles and geometry.
Joint Replacement: Looking At The Total Suspension
Humans and animals have had the ball and socket joints for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because, well, it works. But, just as our hip joints grow feeble with use and age, the ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links on a car wear out as well. For humans, wear can be accelerated by injury, scar tissue and arthritis entering the joint. On suspension components, injured boots can cause contaminates like salt, sand and metal particles to enter the joint and cause wear.
Centric Parts Releases 2017 Steering And Suspension Components Catalog
This chassis component catalog features more than 1,400 new listings, covering more than 200 makes and models of vehicles built from 2000 through 2017.
Ford Edge And Lincoln MKX Suspension And TPMS Diagnostics
In 2007, the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover vehicles were introduced. The vehicles are based on the CD3 platform that is used for the Fusion and other Ford vehicles. While there are both FWD and AWD models on the streets, the alignment procedures are the same.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Launches New Steering And Suspension Line In North America
Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) launched a new line of nearly 2,000 steering and suspension parts for North America in February. Delphi, one of the market leaders in steering and suspension in the European automotive aftermarket, is best known in the United States and Canada for its quality fuel products. Now, Delphi says it
Luxury Bushings And Sway Bar Service
If you look at some of the premium European luxury cars and SUVs from 2007-‘10, you will find some game-changing engineering when it comes to the suspension and ride control components.
MOOG Steering And Suspension Brand Continued To Expand Coverage In December
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ MOOG steering and suspension brand once again expanded its coverage in December, introducing 319 new parts. MOOG product engineers introduced 31 new suspension control arms/assemblies in December, including suspension control arms (RK100002, rear upper) for more than 6.1 million Ford, Mazda and Volvo vehicles: the 2013-‘15 Ford C-Max, 2013-‘17 Escape, and 2000-‘17 Focus;
CHRYSLER & JEEP: Compass/Patriot/Caliber Front Suspension Creak or Squeak When Cold
2011-’14 Compass/Patriot 2011-’12 Caliber Condition: The driver may describe creaking or squeaking noises coming from the front suspension. The noise is typically more noticeable during cold temperatures below 40°F. The noise may go away when the temperature warms up. Cause: The front lower rear control arm bushing is making the noise. Remedy: Lubricating the bushing
