31 90... Troubleshooting On Front Axle (AWD)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW 535xi, 2010 BMW 528xi, 2009 BMW 535xi, 2009 BMW 528xi, and 2008 BMW 535xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Follow troubleshooting for steering/shock absorbers.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding noise (louder when negotiating bends) | Wheel bearings faulty | Replace wheel bearings |
| Vibration | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Radial tire runout | Match or replace tires | |
| Steering-wheel shake | Wheel imbalance | Balance wheels |
| Radial/lateral rim runout | Check rims, replace if necessary | |
| Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts | |
| Guide joint worn | Replace guide joint | |
| Excessive steering wheel play/steering wheel inclination | Rubber mount of control arm faulty | Replace control arms |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Rubber mount of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mounts on both tension struts | |
| Guide joint worn | Replace guide joint | |
| Rattling noise | Bolts for reinforcement plate loose | Tighten down bolts (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE ) |
| Bolts for front axle carrier to engine carrier loose | Replace bolts (refer to LOWERING FRONT AXLE CARRIER ) | |
| Bolt for spring strut to swivel bearing loose | Replace bolt & nut (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SPRING STRUT ) | |
| Ball joint in control arm worn | Replace control arms | |
| Guide joint worn | Replace guide joint | |
| Rubber mounts for stabilizer bar bracket faulty | Replace both rubber mounts of stabilizer bar bracket | |
| Ball joints on stabilizer link(s) worn | Replace both stabilizer links | |
| Excessive tire wear | Front or rear axle alignment incorrectly adjusted | Check suspension components for damage; if necessary, carry out chassis/wheel alignment check |