3233160 - S24 NOISE' GEARBOX / ROUND BENDS

Whilst driving round a bend (right or left) there is a noise from the area of the gaerbox.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Steer to the right or the left and check whether the noise increases.Steer on full lock and then release the steering wheel: check whether the intensity of the noise increases or decreases with the steering angle Continue to Step 1 The noise only increases when steering to the right or the left See table   S40 
The noise stops along a straight line See table   S45 
The noise level increases as the steering angle increasesCheck the constant velocity joints: Continue to Step 2
The noise remains constant as the steering angle increasesCheck the differential: Continue to Step 1
1DIFFERENTIAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the differential, in particular the bearings (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110D) Continue to Step 3 Bearings damagedReplace the bearings
Gears worn or damagedOverhaul or replace the differential housing
2CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the transmission constant velocity joints Continue to Step 3 Joint damaged Replace the joint Op.   2710A20 
3CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'