3 Series E36 Z3 (M52TU) ROADST
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Front axle troubleshooting
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Grinding noise (louder when
negotiating bends)
Wheel bearings faulty
Replace wheel bearings
Vibration
a)
Wheels imbalanced
b)
Rims have lateral/radial runout
c)
Tires have radial runout
a)
Balance wheels
b)
Replace rims if necessary
c)
Match or replace tires
Steering-wheel shake
a)
Wheels imbalanced
b)
Rims have lateral/radial runout
c)
Shock-absorber effect
insufficient
d)
Control-arm rubber mounts
faulty
a)
Balance wheels
b)
Replace rims if necessary
c)
Replace shock absorbers
d)
Replace control-arm rubber
mounts
Rattling noise
a)
Ball joints of control arms worn
b)
Stabilizer rubber mounts worn
c)
Ball joints of push rod worn
d)
Steering knuckle to spring-strut
bolts loose
a)
Replace control arm or ball joint
b)
Replace rubber mount
c)
Replace push rod
d)
Tighten bolts (check threads)
Excessive tire wear
Wheel alignment not OK
Measure wheel alignment, adjust
wheel alignment and, if necessary,
replace faulty parts
Long after-swinging of body after
driving over rough road
Shock absorber effect insufficient,
refer to Troubleshooting Shock
Absorbers
Replace shock absorbers
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Whipping of body when driving over
successive rough road surfaces
Shock absorber effect insufficient,
refer to Troubleshooting Shock
Absorbers
Replace shock absorbers
Rising of body when accelerating
Shock absorber effect insufficient,
refer to Troubleshooting Shock
Absorbers
Replace shock absorbers
Wheels jumping even on normal
road surfaces
Shock absorber effect insufficient,
refer to Troubleshooting Shock
Absorbers
Replace shock absorbers
Vehicle breaking out when braking
Shock absorber effect insufficient,
refer to Troubleshooting Shock
Absorbers
Replace shock absorbers
RA Front axle troubleshooting
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 04:27
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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