3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Datum/Date:
10/2003
Update: 12/2003
Update: 04/2004
Fractures on rear-axle support
E46
Situation:
In isolated cases, fractures may occur on the rear-axle support. In most cases, the rear left
support is affected. In isolated cases the front right support may also be affected.
These fractures could result in noises from the area of the rear compartment/rear axle.
Fractures may be caused by extreme loads due to strong load shifts, especially in operation
in diving schools, trailer towing, an extreme sporty driving style or if non-approved sport
suspension systems are installed.
Affected vehicles:
E46
Manufacturing period: start of series production until February 2000
Procedure:
In case of customer complaint or during inspection, check the rear-axle support for
fractures and if necessary fill the area of the rear-axle support with foam. It may be
necessary to fit a repair part first.
Following a major repair, the customer must be given a declaration that the vehicle has
not depreciated in value as a result of the repair and that the repair was not performed as
the result of an accident. ( Please refer to Enclosure 1)
Proceed as follows when examining and performing the repair:
1.
Position vehicle on lifting platform.
2.
Check the area of the rear left rear-axle support for fractures. Fractures may emanate
from welding points
(please refer to figure 1).
If no fractures can be found, continue troubleshooting or the inspection.
Figure 1
3.
In case of severe damage with fractures greater than 20 mm, continue with point 6.
If minor fractures are found, the rear axle must be lowered slightly. Continue with step
4.
4.
Important!
When lowering the rear axle, take care to ensure that the cable for the tilt alarm
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