DuPont, Honeywell Announce Refrigerants Global Joint Development Agreement
DuPont and Honeywell have announced a global joint development agreement to accelerate the development and commercialization of next generation, low global warming refrigerants for the automotive air conditioning industry.
CV Joints & Halfshafts
Rear-wheel drive has made a comeback on many large luxury import nameplates, but more than 80% of all cars on the road today are front-wheel drive. Most small- and mid-size cars are FWD, and all import minivans have FWD. What’s more, most of the full-size and crossover 4WD SUVs have halfshafts with CV joints front
Multi-Link Front Suspensions
Why do some suspensions have so many ball joints?
Ford Explorer Rear Toe Link Corrosion Problems And Failures
A seized toe link ball joint can increase bending stresses in the toe link outboard of the turnbuckle.
Alignment Specs: 2002-2010 Jeep Liberty
The control arms are robust, but the stock ball joints proved to be this vehicle’s weak link early in its life.
VIDEO: A Suspension Inspection Lesson
There is no such thing as a casual suspension inspection. The safety of the driver depends on the condition of the tie rods, ball joints and other suspension components. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Delphi Technologies To Become Full-Line Chassis Supplier, Accelerates Engine Management Product Line Expansion
The chassis program includes control arms, tie rods, inner and outer tie rod ends, sway bar links, ball joints, bushings, drag links, idler arms, pitman arms, trailing arms and more.
Check Out The January Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the January issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Honda Ridgeline Brake Service, Chrysler LX/LD Alignment Specs, Ball Joint Service, TPMS and Radio Waves, Ford Expedition and Navigator Air Suspension, Wheel Bearings and Wheel Speed Sensors, a host of tech tips, and more!
Alignment Specs: 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat And 2009-2012 CC (B6 Platform)
The VW B6 Passat for 2006 was an entirely new design. It was followed by the coupe CC in 2009. The complicated four-link front suspension from the B5 platform with four ball joints was replaced with a cast-aluminum lower control arm and a MacPherson strut. In the rear, the Passat received an independent suspension with a trailing link design.
Mevotech Announces September New Part Number Releases
Included in the September release are 37 components including control arm and ball joint assemblies for the 2014-’17 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014-’17 GMC Sierra 1500.
