7 Series E38 750iL (M73) SAL
b)
Shock absorbers (refer to
troubleshooting shock
absorbers)
c)
Upper shock absorber rubber
mount faulty
d)
Lower shock absorber rubber
mount faulty
e)
Rubber mount on rear axle
carrier faulty
f)
Stabilizer bracket loose
g)
Stabilizer rubber mount faulty
h)
Stabilizer broken
a)
Tighten shock absorbers
b)
Replace shock absorbers if
necessary
c)
Replace rubber mounts
d)
Replace shock absorbers
e)
Replace rubber mounts
f)
Tighten bracket
g)
Replace rubber mounts
h)
Replacing stabilizer
Rubbing noise
Oil on stabilizer rubber mounts
Replace rubber mounts
Grinding noise only when driving in
curves
Wheel bearings faulty
Replacing wheel bearing, refer to
33 41 151
Poor handling or direction stability
a)
Rubber mounts on control arm /
traction strut unserviceable
b)
Rubber mount of rear axle
carrier faulty
c)
Rear axle geometry not okay
a)
Replacing control arm / traction
strut, refer to 33 32 071/
33 32 091
b)
Replace rubber mounts
c)
Check/adjust wheel alignment,
replace faulty components if
necessary
Unsteady taking of curves due to
self-steering or poor rear end track
stability
a)
Rubber mount of rear axle
carrier faulty
b)
Rubber mount on final drive
suspension defective
c)
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock
absorbers) inadequate
a)
Replace rubber mounts
b)
Replace rubber mounts
c)
Replace shock absorbers
Condition
Cause
Remedy
Excessive tire wear
Rear axle geometry not okay
Check/adjust wheel alignment,
replace faulty components if
necessary
Prolonged body shake when driving
across uneven surface.
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock absorbers)
inadequate
Replace shock absorbers
Rocking of body when driving over
successive rough road surfaces
Shock absorber action (refer to
troubleshooting shock absorbers)
inadequate
Replace shock absorbers
RA Troubleshooting the rear axle and shock absorber
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