Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
32 00... Troubleshooting After Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check On Rear Axle
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.
| Fault | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Camber/toe deviation | Rubber mount/ball joint of control or guide arm faulty | Replace control or guide arm . See 33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM or 33 32 091 REPLACING A GUIDE ARM . |
| Control or guide arm deformed | Replace control or guide arm . See 33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM or 33 32 091 REPLACING A GUIDE ARM . | |
| Ball joint in wheel carrier faulty | Replace ball joint . See 33 32 125 REPLACING A BALL JOINT IN LOWER STEERING KNUCKLE / WHEEL CARRIER . | |
| Integral link deformed | Replace integral link . See 33 32 064 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM . | |
| Rubber mount of swinging arm faulty | Replace swinging arm . See 33 32 064 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM . | |
| Swinging arm deformed | Replace swinging arm . See 33 32 064 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SWINGING ARM . | |
| Rubber mount of rear axle carrier faulty | Replace rubber mount . See 33 33 111 REPLACING ALL RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR AXLE CARRIER . | |
| Rear axle carrier deformed | Replace rear axle carrier . See 33 31 011 REPLACING REAR AXLE CARRIER . | |
| Rear-wheel position incorrect | Rear axle carrier laterally displaced/skewed | Replace rubber mount . See 33 33 111 REPLACING ALL RUBBER MOUNTS FOR REAR AXLE CARRIER . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.