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  3. Serie 3
    4. : Check the integrity of the arm bushing

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years 1990-2001
Part: Bushings
Operation: Check the integrity of the arm bushing

To carry out this operation, it is advisable to lift the car on a lift or on special car platforms: avoid adopting solutions such as the one shown in the video. In order to correctly check the integrity of the bushing (or silent block) of the suspension arm, it is advisable to disassemble it in order to inspect it properly from all sides: disassembly may require the use of a torch to heat the part coupled with the bar which often tends to seize. Once the support has been removed, it will be necessary to check that the rubber part present between the outer and inner ring is perfectly intact and that it is still correctly glued along the edges.


Posted on 5 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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