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

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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 CHART

Fault	Cause	Remedy
Camber deviation	Rubber mount of upper control arm faulty	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .
	Upper control arm deformed	Replace upper control arm, see 33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM
	Rubber mount of lower control arm faulty	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .
	Lower control arm deformed	Replace lower control arm, see 33 32 086 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM LEFT CONTROL ARM
	Rubber mount/ball joint in trailing arm faulty	Replace rubber mount/ball joint, see 33 32 042 REPLACING A RUBBER MOUNT IN TRAILING ARM, FRONT .
	Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .
	Rear axle carrier deformed	Replace rear axle carrier, see 33 31 011 REPLACING REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Toe deviation	Rubber mount of upper control arm faulty	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .
	Upper control arm deformed	Replace upper control arm, see 33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM
	Rubber mount of lower control arm faulty	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .
	Lower control arm deformed	Replace lower control arm, see 33 32 086 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM LEFT CONTROL ARM
	Rubber mount/ball joint in trailing arm faulty	Replace rubber mount/ball joint, see 33 32 042 REPLACING A RUBBER MOUNT IN TRAILING ARM, FRONT .
	Trailing arm deformed	Replace trailing arm, see 33 32 021 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TRAILING ARM .
	Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .
	Rear axle carrier deformed	Replace rear axle carrier, see 33 31 011 REPLACING REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Rear-wheel position incorrect	Rear axle carrier displaced laterally	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .
Deviation of geometrical axis from symmetrical axis Prerequisite: single wheel toe cannot be adjusted	Rubber mount/ball joint in trailing arm faulty	Replace rubber mount/ball joint, see 33 32 042 REPLACING A RUBBER MOUNT IN TRAILING ARM, FRONT .
	Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty	Replace rubber mount, see 33 32 671 REPLACING ONE RUBBER MOUNT IN THE UPPER CONTROL ARM (CONTROL ARM REMOVED) .