32 00... Troubleshooting After Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check On Rear Axle

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Substandard roadholding, atypical noises, tires worn on one side and toe/camber values which deviate from the nominal value are all indicators of damage to the suspension caused by road traffic accidents or similar impacts.

To carry out proper repairs, you must follow the procedure set out in the troubleshooting table below depending on the condition of the vehicle in question.

NOTE: If after chassis/suspension components have been replaced adjustment of camber/track alignment is not possible, the vehicle must be placed on the straightening bench

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Fault	Cause	Remedy
Camber/toe deviation	Rubber mount/ball joint of control or guide arm faulty	Replace control or guide arm . See 33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM or 33 32 091 REPLACING A GUIDE ARM .
	Control or guide arm deformed	Replace control or guide arm . See 33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM or 33 32 091 REPLACING A GUIDE ARM .
	Ball joint in wheel carrier faulty	Replace ball joint . See 33 32 125 REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LOWER STEERING KNUCKLE / WHEEL CARRIER .
	Integral link deformed	Replace integral link . See 33 32 064 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM .
	Rubber mount of swinging arm faulty	Replace swinging arm . See 33 32 064 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM .
	Swinging arm deformed	Replace swinging arm . See 33 32 064 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM .
	Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty	Replace rubber mount . See 33 33 111 REPLACING ALL RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR AXLE CARRIER .
	Rear axle carrier deformed	Replace rear axle carrier . See 33 31 011 REPLACING REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Rear-wheel position incorrect	Rear axle carrier laterally displaced/skewed	Replace rubber mount . See 33 33 111 REPLACING ALL RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR AXLE CARRIER .