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Mini Alignment Tips

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2007, BMW redesigned the MINI to make it wider and improve the geometry of the rear suspension so it could accommodate a differential and axles for an all-wheel-drive system. Steering Angle Sensor (SAS): On MINIs without Electronic Stability Control (ESC or DSC), SAS is not installed. However some newer models use an F.

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Advancing Active Suspensions

Brake & Front End

Jeep’s Active Sway Bar System (SmartBar) was first available on models like the Jeep Power Wagon in 2005 and Rubicon in 2007. Electronic Shocks/Struts Electronically adjustable shocks and struts use conventional mono-tube and twin-tube oil-filled dampeners. The system uses an electric motor to disengage the bar.