X Series E83 X3 2.5Si (N52K) OFFRD
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Front axle troubleshooting
Follow troubleshooting for steering/shock absorbers.
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Grinding noise (louder when
negotiating bends)
Wheel bearings faulty
Replace wheel bearings
Vibration
Wheel imbalance
Balance wheels
Radial/lateral rim runout
Check rims, replace if necessary
Radial tyre runout
Match or replace tyres
Steering-wheel shake
Wheel imbalance
Balance wheels
Radial/lateral rim runout
Check rims, replace if necessary
Rubber mount of control arm faulty
Replace rubber mounts on both
control arms
Ball joint in control arm worn
Replace control arms
Rubber mount of tension strut faulty
Replace rubber mounts on both
tension struts
Guide joint of tension strut worn
Replace guide joint
Refer to troubleshooting for steering
Excessive steering wheel
play/steering wheel inclination
Rubber mount of control arm faulty
Replace rubber mounts on both
control arms
Ball joint in control arm worn
Replace control arms
Rubber mount of tension strut faulty
Replace rubber mounts on both
tension struts
Guide joint of tension strut worn
Replace guide joint
Refer to troubleshooting for steering
Rattling noise
Bolts for reinforcement plate loose
Tighten down bolts (refer to
Removing and installing/replacing
reinforcement plate )
Bolts for front axle carrier to engine
carrier loose
Replace bolts (refer to Lowering
front axle carrier)
Bolt for spring strut to swivel bearing
loose
Replace bolt & nut (refer to
Removing and installing front spring
strut )
Ball joint in control arm worn
Replace control arms
Guide joint of tension strut worn
Replace guide joint
Rubber mounts for stabilizer bar
bracket faulty
Replace both rubber mounts of
stabilizer bar bracket
Ball joints on stabilizer link(s) worn
Replace both stabilizer links
Excessive tyre wear
RA Front axle troubleshooting
BMW AG - TIS
11.02.2013 12:16
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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