5 Series E39 535i (M62) SAL
a)
Tie rods not adjusted uniformly
a)
Adjust toe on left and right sides
to same value
5.
Wheel-offset deviation
Prerequisite: front wheels have
equal single toe to geometrical axis
a)
Front axle carrier deformed
b)
Engine carrier deformed
c)
Control arm deformed
d)
Tension/traction strut mis-
shaped
a)
Replace front axle carrier
b)
Repair body
c)
Replace control arms
d)
Replace tension/traction strut
Rear axle troubleshooting
Fault
Cause
Remedy
6.
Camber deviation
a)
Vehicle not in normal position,
spring deflection too great
b)
Rubber mount on rear axle
carrier unserviceable
c)
Rear axle carrier deformed
d)
Control arm deformed
e)
Traction strut mis-shapen
f)
Distortion in floor assembly
g)
Swinging arm deformed
a)
Ride height
refer to Technical Data MG 33
b)
Replace rubber mount
c)
Check rear-axle carrier, replace
if necessary
d)
Check/replace control arm
e)
Check traction strut, replace if
necessary
f)
Repair body
g)
Replace swinging arm
7.
Rear-wheel position incorrect
a)
Rear axle carrier displaced
laterally
b)
Distortion in floor assembly
a)
Check rubber mounts on rear-
axle carrier, replace if
necessary
b)
Repair body
8.
Toe deviation
a)
Vehicle not in normal position,
i.e. spring deflection too great
b)
Rubber mounts in rear-axle
carrier faulty
c)
Control arm deformed
d)
Rubber mount and swinging
arm unserviceable
e)
Rear axle carrier deformed
f)
Traction strut mis-shapen
a)
Ride height
refer to Technical Data MG 33
b)
Replace rubber mount
c)
Replace control arms
d)
Replace swinging arm
e)
Check rear-axle carrier, replace
if necessary
f)
Check traction strut, replace if
necessary
9.
Deviation from the geometric
Prerequisite: rear wheel total toe
RA Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on front axle/rear axle
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