3 Series E90 325xi (N53) SAL
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Troubleshooting on front axle (AWD)
Follow troubleshooting for steering/shock absorbers.
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Grinding noise (louder when
negotiating bends)
Wheel bearings faulty
Replace wheel bearings
Vibration
Wheel imbalance
Balance wheels
Radial/lateral rim runout
Check rims, replace if necessary
Radial tyre runout
Match or replace tyres
Steering-wheel shake
Wheel imbalance
Balance wheels
Radial/lateral rim runout
Check rims, replace if necessary
Ball joint (on front axle carrier side or
swivel bearing side) of control arm
backlash
Replace control arms
Rubber mount of compression strut
faulty
Replace rubber mounts on both
traction struts
Guide joint worn
Replace guide joint
Refer to troubleshooting for steering
Excessive steering wheel
play/steering wheel inclination
Ball joint (on front axle carrier side or
swivel bearing side) of control arm
faulty
Replace control arms
Rubber mount of compression strut
faulty
Replace rubber mounts on both
traction struts
Guide joint worn
Replace guide joint
Refer to troubleshooting for steering
Rattling noise
Bolts for reinforcement plate loose
Tighten down bolts (refer to
Removing and installing/replacing
reinforcement plate )
Bolts for front axle carrier to engine
carrier loose
Replace bolts (refer to Lowering
front axle carrier)
Bolt for spring strut to swivel bearing
loose
Replace bolt & nut (refer to
Replacing front spring strut)
Ball joint (on front axle carrier side or
swivel bearing side) of control arm
backlash
Replace control arms
Guide joint worn
Replace guide joint
Rubber mounts for stabilizer bar
bracket faulty
Replace both rubber mounts of
stabilizer bar bracket
Ball joints on stabilizer link(s) worn
Replace both stabilizer links
Excessive tyre wear
RA Troubleshooting on front axle (AWD)
BMW AG - TIS
14.02.2013 20:58
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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