steering + suspension Archives

Audi Suspension Systems Design and Diagnosis

Feb 2018 | Audi, derFix Features

The suspension design of any vehicle plays a large role in ensuring safety, handling, and performance. Audi has this quality in spades.

Mercedes-Benz Classic Center

Sep 2017 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

A World-Class Preservation Facility for a World-Class Marque

Alignment 2017

Sep 2017 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

The basic geometry is the same as it’s always been, but the means of making adjustments and recalibrations sure aren’t.

Why You Need XENTRY

Jun 2017 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Here’s the short answer: So you can perform virtually every diagnostic, service, and programming task that a dealership can perform.

Using WIS Efficiently

Jun 2017 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

While the Mercedes-Benz Workshop Information System may be intimidating at first, stick with it and you’ll find that it’s ALL in there.

Recent Developments in Steering & Suspension

Jun 2017 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Passive evolves into active, and the changes keep Mercedes-Benz vehicles ahead of the curve in regard to driving feel and handling prowess. Here’s an overview of electronic suspension, AIRMATIC, Magic Body Control, proper calibration of lane-keeping radar, and collision prevention.

CAN Bus Review

Jun 2017 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

We’ll go through a brief introduction to CAN, and then focus on what’s most important: troubleshooting.

Mercedes-Benz Electrically-Powered Steering

Mar 2017 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Introduced in 2011 with the CLS (218) model, virtually every new Mercedes-Benz model that’s appeared since then has this innovative system. We’ll explain how it works and offer some tips for when something’s not quite right.

XENTRY Diagnostic System

Mar 2016 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Star Tuned explores the latest developments in this exceptional technical resource.

Serpentine Belts & Pulleys

Mar 2016 | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features

Dealing with apparent “belt noise” is often the first step in recognizing that a belt and possibly other system components are worn out, or operating under duress — it might be only a matter of time before a breakdown on the road.