5 Series E39 520i (M52TU) TOUR
31 90 ...
Troubleshooting on front axle
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)
Pressure rod bearing defective
e)
Excessive backlash on steering
gear
f)
Traction strut bearing defective
a)
Balance wheels
b)
Replace rims if necessary
c)
Replace shock absorber, refer
to 31 31 031
d)
Replace traction strut mount,
refer to 31 12 148
e)
Determine pressure point and
replace steering gear
f)
Replace traction strut bearing,
refer to 31 12 138
Rattling noise
a)
Shock absorber in swivel
bearing loose
b)
Ball joint in control arm worn
c)
Ball joint in traction strut worn
d)
Stabilizer rubber mounts worn
e)
Ball joint on stabilizer link worn
f)
Front axle support screw
connection with body loose
g)
Ball joint on tension strut worn
a)
Check mount and tighten screw
b)
Replace control arm, refer to
31 12 001
c)
Replace traction strut, refer to
31 12 092
d)
Replace rubber mount
e)
Replace stabilizer link
f)
Tighten bolts (check threads)
g)
Replace tension strut, refer to
31 12 080
Long after-swinging of body after
driving over rough road
Shock-absorber effect insufficient
Replace shock absorber, refer to
31 31 031
Whipping of body when driving over
successive rough road surfaces
Shock-absorber effect insufficient
Replace shock absorber, refer to
31 31 031
Rising of body when accelerating
Shock-absorber effect insufficient
Replace shock absorber, refer to
31 31 031
Wheels jumping even on normal
road surfaces
Shock-absorber effect insufficient
Replace shock absorber, refer to
31 31 031
Vehicle breaking out when braking
Shock-absorber effect insufficient
Replace shock absorber, refer to
31 31 031
RA Troubleshooting on front axle
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 18:21
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