33 90... Rear axle troubleshooting
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Observe troubleshooting for shock absorbers.
REAR AXLE 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 tire runout | Match or replace tires | |
| 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 tire wear | Rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check , align rear axle if necessary |