33 90 ... Rear axle troubleshooting
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Observe Troubleshooting For Shock Absorbers.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding noise (only when cornering) | Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING BRAKE SYSTEM | |
| Wheel bearings faulty | Replace Wheel Bearings | |
| Vibration (90 - 160 km/h) | Wheel imbalance | Balance Wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check Rims , replace if necessary | |
| Radial tyre runout | Match or replace Tyres | |
| Imbalance in output shaft | Replace Output Shaft | |
| Drumming | Rubber mount of final drive suspension faulty | Replace Rubber Mount |
| Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty | Replace Rubber Mount | |
| Rattling noise | Refer to Troubleshooting For Shock Absorbers . | |
| Stabilizer link loose or defective | Check screw connection, replace Stabilizer Link if necessary | |
| Rubber mount of rear axle carrier loose or faulty | Check seat, replace Rubber Mount if necessary | |
| Poor straight-running stability (steering wheel inclination) | Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty | Replace Rubber Mount |
| Rubber mount on traction strut faulty | Replace Traction Strut | |
| Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace Control Arms | |
| Rubber mount for trailing arm in rear axle carrier or wheel carrier faulty | Replace Rubber Mount | |
| Rubber mount of toe arm faulty | Replace Toe Arm | |
| Rubber mount/ball joint for camber arm faulty | Replace Rubber Mount/Ball Joint | |
| Rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check , align rear axle if necessary | |
| Unsteady taking of curves due to self-steering or poor rear end track stability | Refer to "Poor straight-running stability" | |
| Refer to Troubleshooting For Shock Absorbers . | ||
| Excessive tyre wear | Rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check , align rear axle if necessary |