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Possible faults in the installation of bridge angles

Possible faults in the installation of bridge angles (BMW X5 E53)

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Possible faults in the installation of the front axle angles

Malfunction	Cause of malfunction	Methods of elimination
Wheel alignment angle does not match the specified values	the tie rod end is knocked out	replace tie rod end
	the tie rod is bent	replace tie rod
	the rubber-metal or guide joint of the traction rod is faulty	replace rubber-metal or guide joint
	the rubber-metal or ball joint of the wishbone is faulty	replace rubber-metal hinge or wishbone
Wheel camber angle does not match the specified values:	the rubber-metal or ball joint of the wishbone is faulty	replace rubber-metal hinge or wishbone
	the suspension wishbone is deformed	replace wishbone
	the rubber-metal or guide joint of the traction rod is faulty	replace rubber-metal or guide joint
	the thrust is deformed	replace both rods
	deformed shock absorber strut / shock absorber strut rod	replace front shock absorber
	Different ground clearance height on left and right	check the load and correct any defects, replace the spring
	the front axle beam is deformed	replace front axle beam
The longitudinal tilt angle of the pivot axis does not correspond to the specified values Note: The longitudinal tilt angle of the pivot axis is determined by the design and is not adjustable.	the rubber-metal or ball joint of the wishbone is faulty	replace rubber-metal hinge or wishbone
	the suspension wishbone is deformed	replace wishbone
	the rubber-metal or guide joint of the traction rod is faulty	replace rubber-metal or guide joint
	the thrust is deformed	replace both rods
	the shock absorber strut/shock absorber rod is deformed	replace front shock absorber
	the front axle beam is deformed	replace front axle beam
	Different ground clearance height on left and right	check the download and fix any issues air shock absorber: adjust the ride height check and replace shock absorber springs if necessary

Discrepancy between the angle between the turning radii of the inner and outer wheels and the specified values. Necessary condition: the camber angle of the wheels and the longitudinal inclination angle of the turning axis correspond to the specified values	the tie rods are not adjusted equally	set the same toe angle of the right and left wheels
Deviation of the wheel misalignment angle from the specified values Necessary condition: the same convergence of both front wheels relative to the geometric axis of the trajectory of movement	the front axle beam is deformed	replace front axle beam
	the suspension wishbone is deformed	replace wishbone
	the thrust is deformed	replace both rods

Possible faults in the installation of rear axle angles

Malfunction	Cause of malfunction	Methods of elimination
Incorrect camber/toe angles	the rubber-metal/ball joint of the transverse or guide arm of the suspension is faulty	replace transverse or guide arm
	the transverse or guide arm of the suspension is deformed	replace transverse or guide arm
	the ball joint in the wheel bearing support is faulty	replace ball joint
	the integral lever is deformed	replace integral lever
	the rubber-metal hinge of the rocker arm is faulty	replace rocker arm
	the rocker arm is deformed	replace rocker arm
	the rubber-metal hinge of the rear axle beam is faulty	replace rubber-metal hinge
	the rear axle beam is deformed	replace rear axle beam
Rear wheel alignment angles do not match the specified values	lateral shift or tilt of the rear axle beam	replace rubber-metal hinge

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