7 Series E38 740i (M60-2) SAL
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Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on front axle/rear axle
Front axle troubleshooting
Fault
Cause
Remedy
1.
Toe deviation
a)
Vehicle not in normal position
b)
Tie rod(s) bent
c)
Ball joints on track rod(s)
misaligned
d)
Rubber mount in control arm
faulty
a)
Height setting,
refer to Technical Data MG 31
B
Replacing track rod(s), refer to
32 21 231, 32 21 281
c)
Replacing track rod(s), refer to
32 21 231, 32 21 281
d)
Replacing control arm, refer to
31 12 001
2.
Camber deviation:
Camber is defined by design
and cannot be adjusted.
a)
Rubber mount in control arm
faulty
b)
Control arm deformed
c)
Spring strut deformed
d)
Guide joint worn
e)
Spring deflection too great
f)
Front axle carrier deformed
g)
Spring strut shock absorber
mount mis-shapen
h)
Distortion in floor assembly
(engine carrier)
a)
Replacing control arm, refer to
31 12 001
b)
Replacing control arm, refer to
31 12 001
c)
Replacing spring strut, refer to
31 31 031
d)
Replacing control arm, refer to
31 12 001
e)
Replacing coil spring, refer to
31 33 100
Height setting, refer to
Technical Data MG 31
f)
Replacing front axle carrier,
refer to 31 11 001
g)
Repair front end
h)
Repair body
Front axle troubleshooting
Fault
Cause
Remedy
3.
Caster deviation: caster is a
design feature and cannot be
adjusted.
a)
Rubber mount for traction strut
unserviceable
b)
Traction strut mis-shapen
c)
Control arm deformed
d)
Spring strut deformed
RA Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on front axle/rear axle
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 10:06
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