3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
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Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on rear axle
Substandard roadholding, atypical noises, tyres worn on one side and toe/camber values which deviate from the
nominal value are all indicators of damage to the suspension caused by road traffic accidents or similar impacts.
To carry out proper repairs, you must follow the procedure set out in the troubleshooting table below depending on the
condition of the vehicle in question.
Note:
If after chassis/suspension components have been replaced adjustment of camber/track alignment is not possible, the
vehicle must be placed on the straightening bench
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Camber deviation
Rubber mount of upper control arm
faulty
Replace rubber mount
Upper control arm deformed
Replace upper control arm
Rubber mount of lower control arm
faulty
Replace rubber mount
Lower control arm deformed
Replace lower control arm
Rubber mount/ball joint in trailing
arm faulty
Replace rubber mount/ball joint
Rubber mount of rear axle carrier
faulty
Replace rubber mount
Rear axle carrier deformed
Replace rear axle carrier
Toe deviation
Rubber mount of upper control arm
faulty
Replace rubber mount
Upper control arm deformed
Replace upper control arm
Rubber mount of lower control arm
faulty
Replace rubber mount
Lower control arm deformed
Replace lower control arm
Rubber mount/ball joint in trailing
arm faulty
Replace rubber mount/ball joint
Trailing arm deformed
Replace trailing arm
Rubber mount of rear axle carrier
faulty
Replace rubber mount
Rear axle carrier deformed
Replace rear axle carrier
Rear-wheel position incorrect
Rear axle carrier displaced laterally
Replace rubber mount
Deviation of geometrical axis from
symmetrical axis
Prerequisite: single wheel toe cannot
be adjusted
Rubber mount/ball joint in trailing
arm faulty
Replace rubber mount/ball joint
Rubber mount of rear axle carrier
faulty
Replace rubber mount
RA Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on rear axle
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