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Car suspension, links,
​engine mounts and steering rack maintenance

Working safely beneath a car

Never rely on a hydraulic jack to work beneath a lifted vehicle.
Hydraulic jacks are lifting devices only, a vehicle should be properly secured on jack stands with more than one stand used on each side.
Click on the below link or picture for more.

How to safely jack up a car
Safely working underneath a car

Identifying and solving noises from front of car

Solving squeaking (creaking) front suspension noise.
Picture
Creaking Peugeot 5008 noise
It might be difficult to identify an unusual noise coming from the front of a car but you can give it a try using our pictorials!
Identifying noises from front of car
noise from front car suspension

Replacing shock absorbers - Renewing MacPherson struts

Detailed pictorials for car suspension repair shown on MacPherson struts system and twist-beam (torsion beam) rear suspension. ​The below works occurred on a Peugeot 5008 7-seater MPV. Works on any other vehicle are much similar or identical.
How to renew a MacPherson strut -
Front shock absorbers replacement
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front shock absorber replace
How to replace rear shock absorbers
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Rear shock absorber replacement

Replacing lower suspension arms (triangles) and stabiliser links

How to replace the torsion bar (stabiliser) drop link
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replacing stabiliser link
How to replace suspension lower arm ball joint
Picture
ball joint replacement
How to renew a suspension control arm (lower arm).
​Bushings replacement.
Picture
control arm bushing replacement
Control arm bushes degrade with time as a slow and normal wear. This is not a defect or a failure. Our pictorial shows how the rubber bushes (bushings) tear apart, get dry, and become too soft to hold the lower suspension arm in place

How to replace engine and gearbox mounts (powertrain supports)

Usually, people replace engine mounts when hearing a knocking noise but these devices also control and reduce the engine vibrations. Do not hesitate to replace the mounts in case of doubt, as it will also reduce the vibrations and bring back your car to a smooth ride.
How to replace a press-mounted engine mount without press.
Picture
5008 lower mount
How to replace an automatic transmission mounting
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automatic transmission mounting
Replacing rear lower engine mounts on FWD vehicles
Picture
lower engine mount change Peugeot 208

How to maintain a steering rack

More tips will be available soon, thanks for your patience
How to lubricate a steering rack as a regular maintenance or to eliminate hammering
Lubricating steering rack

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Timing chains, belts and cylinder heads
EB2 timing belt replacement
Engine rebuild
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Ignition wires replacement
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  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • My Blog
  • Our Free DIY Tips
    • DIY basics
    • Safety At Home
    • Garden tips
    • Finishing Works
    • Home Appliances
    • Plumbing
    • Multimedia
    • Electrical
    • Car Maintenance & Repair
    • Small Generator Fixing
    • Bicycle fixing
  • Small DIY Projects
    • KITCHEN AND BATHROOM >
      • Kitchen: build a trolley | Not a robot
      • Adding shelves between cabinet and wall
      • Kitchen: adding small shelves for spices
      • Bathroom: free space | remove the bidet
      • Bathroom: Replace your embedded PEX outlets
      • Build a shower tray for elderly people
      • Installing an above counter basin
    • GARDEN >
      • A Low Cost and Easy to Fix Trellis Separation
      • Installing a water tank
      • Superb DIY garden pond with jar
      • Backyard workshop and storage
      • How to build a brick planter
      • Installing and programming a motorized gate opener
    • BEDROOM >
      • Adding a panel heater
      • Clothes drying racks
      • Diy cushion bedhead
    • LIVING ROOM >
      • Hanging the TV to the Wall
      • Adding lights to a green wall
      • Cabinet for AV equipment
      • Mini-pond for goldfish
    • CUPBOARDS AND BOOKSHELVES >
      • Cupboards & Bookshelves Basics
      • Build and Hang a Cupboard to the Wall
      • Build a Bookshelf
      • Building a bathroom cabinet
      • Wall to wall wardrobe
    • CAR >
      • Matra Rancho Renovation
      • How to buy and rebuild a used carburetor
  • DIY Cook
    • Spices and condiments
    • Utensils and non-food items
    • Fish & Sea Food
    • Soups, starters and side dishes
    • Lebanese and Mediterranean Mezze
    • Main courses
    • Coffees and breakfast
    • Desserts and pastries
  • Cars tips & tricks
    • Mechanical maintenance
    • Electrical and Ignition repairs
    • Dependability and drivability
    • Auto detailing
    • Abandoned and old vehicles
    • Car Insurance and Regulations