32 00... Troubleshooting After Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check

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

You must also follow the rules and guidelines for accident-related repairs to the steering gear  . See 32 00... INFORMATION ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT DAMAGE .

Procedure: 

• Ride-height problems: 
  1. Check load  , correct if necessary (e.g. luggage compartment). See 32 00... MOVING VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION .
  2. Check coil springs  for damage/correct seating, replace if necessary. See.
  3. Check air springs  for damage. See 31 33 105 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COIL SPRING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SPRING STRUT or 33 53 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING .
  4. Check ride-height sensor for damage, carry out ride-height-calibration if necessary
• Setting problems: 
  1. Tighten all suspension screw/bolt connections to specified torque
  2. Check all suspension components for deformation/damage or retrofits, replace if necessary
     CAUTION: When replacing deformed or damaged suspension components, also check the adjoining components for damage and replace if necessary (comply with repair instructions).