Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

Bushings: The MINI uses four hydraulic bushings. In the front, the hydraulic bushing is located at the rear of the control arms. In the rear, the hydraulic bushing mounts the trailing arm to the body. The optional system is a direct system that was an option and often standard on cars with run-flat tires.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Electronics Software Engineering 130

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The first reaction is often, “We don’t do that type of work” — when, in reality, there is real profit in performing drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs. Most vehicles manufactured after 2004 put the TCM or PCM module on the high-speed, two-wire CAN network along with BCM and ABS modules.

Technical 130

Technical Engineering Troubleshooting Hydraulics 130

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Trucking Vehicle Manufacturing 130