Suspension
Checking suspension joints and pivots
Almost all joints and pivots in a modern suspension system have rubber or plastic bushes, with t...
Suspension
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Suspension
Checking engine dampers
Engines prone to rock on their rubber mountings, particularly at idling speeds, have extra damper...
Suspension
Renewing MacPherson-strut inserts
When the damper inside a MacPherson strut wears out, you can buy a replacement cartridge which —...
Suspension
Replacing lever-arm dampers
Front lever-arm damper A lever-arm damper on the front often acts as part of the suspension unit....
Suspension
How to replace anti-roll-bar bushes
The forces imposed on the anti-roll bar subject it to constant twisting and flexing, which in tu...
Suspension
How to replace dampers
Modern telescopic dampers cannot be overhauled at home. The only servicing possible is to replac...
Suspension
Coil springs replacement
If you have to replace a coil spring on the front suspension, the replacement spring must be of ...
Suspension
Checking damper units
Almost all modern cars have hydraulic telescopic dampers in their suspension systems. Where the ...
Suspension
Cleaning and checking leaf springs
Leaf springs are likely to wear because they have several moving parts. They should be inspected...