7 Series E38 730d (M57) SAL
31 90 ...
Troubleshooting on shock absorber
Condition
Cause
Remedy
Shock absorbers knocking
(bottoming)
a)
Rubber damper faulty
b)
Shock-absorber effect
insufficient
a)
Checking auxiliary spring,
replacing where applicable,
refer to 31 33 100
b)
Replacing shock absorber, refer
to 31 31 031
Shock absorber noise
a)
Shock absorber piston rod
loose
b)
Installed new shock absorber
was stored horizontally with
retracted piston rod
c)
Shock absorber worn
a)
Tighten nut - check thread
b)
Store shock absorber standing
upright and with piston rod
extended at room temperature
for 24 hours
c)
Replacing shock absorber, refer
to 31 31 031
Poor handling
Shock-absorber effect weak
Replacing shock absorber, refer to
31 31 031
Worn down areas/flattened areas on
tire thread
Shock absorber worn
Replacing shock absorber, refer to
31 31 031
The condition of a shock absorber can only be checked with a shock tester or a shock absorber test machine.
RA Troubleshooting on shock absorber
BMW AG - TIS
03.02.2013 06:05
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