5 Series E39 528i (M52) SAL
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Troubleshooting shock absorber
The condition of a shock absorber can only be checked with a shock tester or a shock absorber test machine.
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Shock absorbers knocking
(bottoming)
a)
Rubber damper faulty
b)
Shock absorber faulty
a)
Check/replace rubber damper
b)
Replace shock absorbers
Shock absorber noise
a)
Shock absorber loose
b)
Shock absorber faulty
a)
Tighten shock absorbers
b)
Replace shock absorbers
Worn down areas (flattened areas)
on tire profile
Shock absorber faulty
Replace shock absorbers
Rattling noise
a)
Shock absorber loose
b)
Upper shock absorber rubber
mount faulty
c)
Lower shock absorber rubber
mount faulty
d)
Stabilizer bracket loose
e)
Stabilizer rubber mount faulty
f)
Stabilizer broken
a)
Tighten shock absorbers
b)
Replace rubber mount
c)
Replace shock absorbers
d)
Tighten bracket
e)
Replace rubber mount
f)
Replacing stabilizer
Rubbing noise
Oil on stabilizer rubber mounts
Replace rubber mount
Poor handling of rear end
Shock-absorber effect insufficient
Replace shock absorbers
Excessive tire wear
Rear axle geometry not okay
Check/adjust wheel alignment,
replace faulty components if
necessary
Long after-swinging of body after
driving over rough road
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock absorbers)
inadequate
Replace shock absorbers
Whipping of body when driving over
successive rough road surfaces
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock absorbers)
inadequate
Replace shock absorbers
Body dipping while accelerating
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock absorbers)
inadequate
Replace shock absorbers
Wheels jumping even on normal
road surfaces
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock absorbers)
inadequate
Replace shock absorbers
Braking out of car while braking
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock absorbers)
inadequate
Replace shock absorbers
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