31 00... Instructions (damage to suspension)
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Substandard road holding, atypical noises, tires worn on one side, camber and toe-in values which deviate from nominal value and mis-shaped components are all indicators of damage to the suspension caused by road traffic accidents or similar impacts.
To repair vehicle correctly, depending on condition of vehicle, perform the following troubleshooting procedure:
You must also follow the RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR ACCIDENT-RELATED REPAIRS TO THE STEERING GEAR .
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Vehicle condition | Possible cause | Remedy |
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| 1 Camber inside/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment possible |
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| 2 Camber inside/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment possible | Powerful forces acting on steering/front axle components | Replace TIE RODS Replace SWIVEL BEARING Replace power steering gear. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER STEERING GEAR or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTIVE FRONT STEERING POWER STEERING GEAR . Replace TENSION STRUT Replace CONTROL ARMS |
| 3 Camber/toe-in outside the nominal value, adjustment of track alignment not possible | Powerful forces acting on front axle with distortion of:
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