32 00... Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on rear axle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 ON REAR AXLE (WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK)

Fault	Cause	Remedy
Camber/toe deviation.	Rubber mount/ball joint of control or guide arm faulty.	Replace control or guide arm. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM and TRACTION STRUT .
	Control or guide arm deformed.	Replace control or guide arm. Refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM and TRACTION STRUT .
	Ball joint in wheel carrier faulty.	Replace ball joint. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE/WHEEL CARRIER BALL JOINT .
	Integral link deformed.	Replace integral link. Refer to PUSH ROD/INTEGRAL LINK .
	Rubber mount of swinging arm faulty.	Replace swinging arm. Refer to SWING ARM .
	Swinging arm deformed.	Replace swinging arm. Refer to SWING ARM .
	Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty.	Replace rubber mount. Refer to AXLE CARRIER RUBBER MOUNTS .
	Rear axle carrier deformed.	Replace rear axle carrier. Refer to AXLE CARRIER .
Rear-wheel position incorrect.	Rear axle carrier laterally displaced/skewed.	Replace rubber mount. Refer to AXLE CARRIER RUBBER MOUNTS .