15.3 Rear Axle Faults

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REAR AXLE FAULTS SPECIFICATIONS

Fault	Cause	Remedy
1. Camber deviation	Vehicle not in normal position: spring deflection too great Rubber mount on rear axle Rear axle carrier deformed Control arm deformed Traction strut deformed Distortion in the floor assembly Swinging arm deformed	Correct height level Replace rubber mount Check rear axle carrier and replace, if necessary Check control arm and replace, if necessary Check traction strut and replace, if necessary Repair body Replace swinging arm
2. Rear wheel position is not correct	Rear axle carrier has been shifted laterally Distortion in the floor assembly	Check the rubber mounts on the rear axle carrier and replace, if necessary Repair body
3. Toe deviation	Vehicle not in normal position, i.e. spring deflection too great Rubber mount in rear axle carrier defective Control arm deformed Rubber mount and swinging arm defective Rear axle carrier deformed Traction strut deformed	Correct height level Replace rubber mount Replace control arm Replace swinging arm Check rear axle carrier and replace, if necessary Check traction strut and replace, if necessary
4. Deviation from the geometrical drive axis	Requirement: Total wheel toe is correct Distortion in the floor assembly	Repair body

Further details on the "Kinematic Diagnosis System" can be found in the operating instructions for the BMW KDS (Beissbarth/Bosch).

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