5 Series E39 520i (M52) SAL
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Troubleshooting on rear axle (rear axle suspension, wheel bearings)
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Drumming
a)
Rubber mount of rear axle
carrier faulty
b)
Rubber mount on final drive
suspension defective
c)
Rubber mount of control arm
faulty
d)
Rubber mount on traction strut
defective
a)
Replace rubber mount
b)
Replace rubber mount
c)
Replace control arm
d)
Replace traction strut
Vibration
a)
Wheels imbalanced
b)
Radial/lateral runout of rim
c)
Tires have radial runout
a)
Balance wheels
b)
Replace rims if necessary
c)
Match or replace tires
Grinding noise only when driving in
curves
Wheel bearings faulty
Replace wheel bearings
Excessive tire wear
Rear axle geometry not okay
Check/adjust wheel alignment,
replace faulty components if
necessary
Poor handling characteristics or low
directional stability
a)
Rubber mounts on control
arm/traction strut unserviceable
b)
Rubber mount of rear axle
carrier faulty
c)
Rear axle geometry not okay
a)
Replace control arm/traction
strut
b)
Replace rubber mount
c)
Perform chassis alignment
check
Unsteady taking of curves due to
self-steering or poor rear end track
stability
a)
Rubber mount of rear axle
carrier faulty
b)
Rubber mount on final drive
suspension defective
a)
Replace rubber mount
b)
Replace rubber mount
RA Troubleshooting on rear axle (rear axle suspension, wheel bearings)
BMW AG - TIS
30.01.2013 10:44
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