33 90 ... Rear axle troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING FOR SHOCK ABSORBERS
| 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 on rear axle differential suspension defective | 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) | Refer to BMW diagnosis system "Troubleshooting tree wheel/chassis alignment check" | |
| Unsteady taking of curves due to self-steering or poor rear end track stability | ||
| Excessive tire wear | ||