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 Brake article | |
| 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 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/ball joint of control or guide arm faulty | Replace control or guide arm | |
| Ball joint in wheel carrier faulty | Replace ball joint | |
| Rubber mount of swinging arm faulty | Replace swinging arm | |
| 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 | Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty | Replace rubber mount |
| Rubber mount of final drive suspension faulty | Replace rubber mount | |
| Refer to shock absorbers | ||
| Excessive tyre wear | Front or rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check , align rear axle if necessary |