MEYLE Offers MEYLE-HD Control Arm Kit For BMW And Mini
The MEYLE-HD kit with the aluminum control arms was developed by MEYLE engineers in Hamburg, Germany, and was accompanied and tested at every stage of the process – from the initial idea to production and comprehensive quality tests.
Meyle Introduces Repair Kit For Front Axle On BMW X5, X6
Meyle AG recently introduced its Meyle-HD repair kit for the front axle on BMW X5 and X6 models built from 2007 onward. The repair kit includes all required control-arm assemblies along with a full set of corrosion-resistant mounting parts. The kit also includes the Meyle-HD control arm with adjustable guiding suspension ball joint. Engineered to
BMW Tech Tip: Anti-Tamper Socket To Service 328d Models
BMW announced the distribution of a special anti-tamper socket needed to remove and replace the undercar protection panel covering the SCR module on 2014-current F30/F31 328d models. The socket will be available at BMW dealers.
BMW Steering Column Noises
A scraping noise may occur when the steering wheel is turned from left to right. One cause can be contact between the pinion shaft dust cover and the steering gear. It can best be located by by using a stethoscope or other listening device.
Arnott Announces New Rear Air Struts For The 2002-’08 BMW 7 Series With And Without EDC
Arnott’s aftermarket replacement struts feature a heavy-duty Continental ContiTech air spring bladder and a shock custom-designed for the 7 Series with a larger piston to provide excellent ride quality and stability.
Hunter’s AutoComp Elite Brake Lathe Earns Approval From BMW/Mini
The new 7″ touchscreen provides a user-friendly interface that allows technicians to quickly look up required adaptors, operate the lathe including changing cutting direction and speed, and view instructional videos.
Arnott Introduces 2 New Air Compressors For BMW Applications
Arnott Air Suspension Products has announced the introduction of two new aftermarket air suspension compressors for the 2004-’10 BMW 5 Series (E61 Chassis) Wagon and the 2007-’13 BMW X5 (E70 Chassis) and BMW X6 (E71 Chassis). P-2871 for the BMW 5-Series Touring/Wagon (E61 Chassis) is a 100 percent direct replacement for the original OE compressor
Uncovering The Causes Of Suspension Noise On BMW Vehicles
One of the more difficult aspects of automotive diagnosis and repair is finding and correcting “noises.” Though not all noises come from the suspension, most of the movement in any car that can cause noise is related to the movement of the suspension, or other parts connected to it. Of course, everything is somehow connected to the suspension and from there to the road.
Arnott Introduces New Valve Blocks For BMW 5 Series And BMW X5
Arnott Air Suspension Products, a provider of aftermarket air suspension parts and accessories, has announced the introduction of two new aftermarket air suspension solenoid valve blocks for BMW 5 Series and BMW X5 applications. The first is K-2897 for the 2004-’10 BMW 5 Series (E61 Chassis) Wagon. It replaces OE part No. NF8VZ5319AA and retails
BMW E65-E66 Air Ride Diagnostics
For the BMW 7 Series E65/E66 manufactured between 2001-’08, engineers went with an innovative rear air ride system. The Dynamic Drive system that uses active anti-roll bars to keep the vehicle level was standard on these models. Some of these vehicles have optional Electronic Dampener Control (EDC) that tunes the compression and rebound of the dampener to the movement of the wheels and body for the best possible ride.
