1 Series E81 130i (N52K) 3-door
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Troubleshooting shock absorber
Read and comply with Information on replacing shock absorbers.
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Wheel knocking (bottoming)
Auxiliary spring faulty
Visually inspect auxiliary spring for
cracking, replace auxiliary spring
Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas)
Replace shock absorber
Rattling noise
Shock absorber mounting loose
Tighten shock absorber
Support bearing loose
Secure support bearing
Support bearing defective (cracked)
Visually inspect for cracking,
replace support bearing
Protective tube defective/failed
Visually inspect protective tube for
cracking, replace protective tube
Rubber mount/joint eye for lower
shock absorber mounting defective
Replace rubber mount/joint eye
Shock absorber leaking (oil/gas)
Replace shock absorber
Worn down areas (flattened areas)
on tyre profile
Shock absorber leaking (gas/oil)
Replace shock absorber
Long after-swinging of body after
driving over rough road
Shock absorber leaking (insufficient
shock absorber effect)
Replace shock absorber
Building-up of body in case of
successive uneven surfaces
Shock absorber leaking (insufficient
shock absorber effect)
Replace shock absorber
Wheels jumping even on normal
road surfaces
Shock absorber leaking (insufficient
shock absorber effect)
Replace shock absorber
RA Troubleshooting shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
22.01.2013 05:48
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