...Mercedes 722.6 Automatic Transmission conductor plate inspection and replacement In this video, we replace the transmission oil service kit and the conductor plate on a Mercedes CLK. The electronically-shifted, five-speed automatic transmission Mercedes 722.6 has been used by many diffe...
...Mercedes 722.9 Automatic Transmission oil and filter service Automatic transmissions are controlled by various electronic, mechanical and hydraulic components to optimise gearshift quality and feel. Clean transmission oil plays a major role in the operation of this very important powertra...
...To fit: BMW X3 (E83), X5 (E53, E70), X6 (E71, E72)Problem A clicking noise can be heard from underneath the vehicle - around the area of the transfer case - when switching the ignition on or off.The engine is jerky in operation when accelerating in lower gears.The ABS, 4x4 and brake syst...
...Academy - BMW 123d clutch and DMF In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Academy, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel in a 2011 BMW 1-Series, fitted with a 2.0 turbo diesel engine that has covered over 120,000 miles. The 1-Series is a great all-round...
...Benefits of and fitting two-piece brake discs One of the leading trends affecting the automotive industry, is the shift towards environmental sustainability. One solution for sustainability is the two-piece brake disc range containing floating, riveted and co-cast options, which has re...
...Steve Rothwell Takles from the workshop Slipped suspension bush - Nissan Juke Coming up for the NCT, this owner was confident that his 2013 Nissan Juke was going to sail through the test, to be fair most owners are pretty optimistic about their vehicles when it comes to the NCT and many...
...BMW X5 - Brake pipe corrosion Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop One of the misconceptions that I often come across is that low mileage means that less maintenance is required. This is not the case, and it’s not just use that causes problems, many problems can develop even when the...
...VW Scirocco - Window cable failure Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop The last time the owner had used the driver’s window on this 2008 VW Scirocco 2.0 TDi, she had heard a couple of strange noises that she described to me as scrapes. Once the window stopped working altogether and...
...The problem vehicle was a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDi (Engine code CASA). The customer complaint was this vehicle was having multiple system failures, based on the instrument cluster warning lights having random activation. The AC control panel was switching on and off intermittentl...
...Diesel Particulate Filter - Pressure, Temperature and Beyond The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) was introduced in 1985 by PSA, to reduce the emissions from road vehicles. The particles emitted from poor or incomplete combustion have been attributed to respiratory health, so the design of...