33 90 ... Rear axle troubleshooting
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Observe troubleshooting for shock absorbers, see 33 90 ... Troubleshooting shock absorber .
REAR AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding noise (only when cornering) | Refer to 34 90 ... TROUBLESHOOTING BRAKE SYSTEM | |
| Wheel bearings faulty | Install new wheel bearings, see 33 41 153 Replacing left wheel bearing on rear axle shaft . | |
| Vibration (90 - 160 km/h) | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels, see 36 10 508 STATIONARY WHEEL BALANCING |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary, see 36 10 713 CHECKING ONE ROAD WHEEL ON BALANCING MACHINE FOR FACE AND RADIAL RUNOUT (WHEEL REMOVED) | |
| Radial tire runout | Match or replace tires, see 36 10 209 CHECKING FRONT AND REAR WHEEL FOR FACE AND RADIAL RUNOUT | |
| Imbalance in output shaft | Replace output shaft, see 33 21 001 Removing and installing / replacing left output shaft | |
| Drumming | Rubber mount of final drive suspension faulty | Replace rubber mount, see 33 17 004 Replacing all rubber mounts for differential mounting at front |
| Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty | Replace rubber mount, see 33 17 004 Replacing all rubber mounts for differential mounting at front | |
| Rattling noise | Refer to Observe troubleshooting for shock absorbers, see 33 90 ... Troubleshooting shock absorber .. | |
| Stabilizer link loose or defective | Check screw connection, replace stabilizer link if necessary, see 33 55 040 Replacing stabilizer links for stabilizer | |
| Rubber mount of rear axle carrier loose or faulty | Check seat Replace rubber mount if necessary, see 33 17 004 Replacing all rubber mounts for differential mounting at front | |
| Tail-end skid when braking with each side on different road surface | Rubber mount/ball joint of trailing arms faulty | Replace rubber mount/ball joint, see 33 32 042 Replacing a rubber mount in trailing arm, front |
| Hesitation of rear wheels with hard braking | Rubber mount/ball joint of trailing arms faulty | Replace rubber mount/ball joint, see 33 32 042 Replacing a rubber mount in trailing arm, front |
| Observe troubleshooting for shock absorbers, see 33 90 ... Troubleshooting shock absorber . | ||
| Poor straight-running stability (steering wheel inclination) | Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty | Replace rubber mount, see 33 17 004 Replacing all rubber mounts for differential mounting at front |
| Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace rubber mount, see 33 17 004 Replacing all rubber mounts for differential mounting at front | |
| Rubber mount/ball joint of trailing arms faulty | Replace rubber mount/ball joint, see 33 32 042 Replacing a rubber mount in trailing arm, front | |
| Rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check, align rear axle if necessary, see 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE | |
| Steering wheel inclination: Refer to 32 90 ... TROUBLESHOOTING ON STEERING | ||
| Unsteady taking of curves due to self-steering or poor rear end track stability | Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty | Replace rubber mount, see 33 17 004 Replacing all rubber mounts for differential mounting at front |
| Rubber mount of final drive suspension faulty | Replace rubber mount, see 33 17 004 Replacing all rubber mounts for differential mounting at front | |
| Observe troubleshooting for shock absorbers, see 33 90 ... Troubleshooting shock absorber . | ||
| Excessive tire wear | Front or rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check, align rear axle if necessary, see 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE |