32 00... Troubleshooting after wheel/chassis alignment check on front axle
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Substandard roadholding, atypical 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.
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.
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 .
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 CHART
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Toe deviation | Tie rod end worn | Replace tie rod end, see 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod |
| Tie rod bent | Replace tie rod, see 32 21 231 Replacing left or right tie rod | |
| Rubber mount or guide joint of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mount or guide joint, see 31 12 026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE JOINT IN SWIVEL BEARING | |
| Rubber mount or ball joint of control arm faulty | Replace rubber mount or control arm, see 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM | |
| Camber deviation | Rubber mount or ball joint of control arm faulty | Replace rubber mount or control arm, see 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM |
| Control arm deformed | Replace control arms 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM | |
| Rubber mount or guide joint of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mount or guide joint, see 31 12 026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE JOINT IN SWIVEL BEARING | |
| Tension strut deformed | Replace both tension struts, see 31 12 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TENSION STRUT | |
| Spring strut/piston rod of shock absorber deformed | Replace front spring strut, see 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Ride height between driver's and passenger sides different | Check load, correct if necessary, see 32 00 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION E83 | |
| Replace coil spring, see 31 33 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COIL SPRING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SPRING STRUT | ||
| Front axle carrier deformed | Replace front axle carrier, see 31 11 001 REPLACING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (6-CYLINDER) | |
| Caster deviation
NOTE:
Caster is defined by design and cannot be adjusted
|
Rubber mount or ball joint of control arm faulty | Replace rubber mount or control arm, see 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM |
| Control arm deformed | Replace control arms 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM | |
| Rubber mount or guide joint of tension strut faulty | Replace rubber mount or guide joint, see 31 12 026 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE JOINT IN SWIVEL BEARING | |
| Tension strut deformed | Replace both tension struts, see 31 12 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TENSION STRUT | |
| Spring strut/piston rod of shock absorber deformed | Replace front spring strut, see 31 31 031 REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING STRUT SHOCK ABSORBER | |
| Front axle carrier deformed | Replace front axle carrier, see 31 11 001 REPLACING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (6-CYLINDER) | |
| Ride height between driver's and passenger sides different | Check load, correct if necessary, see 32 00 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION E83 | |
| Air spring strut: Carry out ride-height-calibration | ||
| Check coil springs, replace if necessary, see 31 33 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COIL SPRING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SPRING STRUT | ||
| Toe-difference angle deviation Prerequisite: camber and caster are correct |
Tie rods not adjusted uniformly | Adjust toe on left and right sides to same value, see 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position |
| Wheel-offset deviation Prerequisite: front wheels have equal single toe to geometrical axis |
Front axle carrier deformed | Replace front axle carrier, see 31 11 001 REPLACING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (6-CYLINDER) |
| Control arm deformed | Replace control arms 31 12 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM | |
| Tension strut deformed | Replace both tension struts, see 31 12 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TENSION STRUT |