| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Having carried out the road test, during the See table S15 RUMOROSITA' IN CONDIZIONI DI MARCIA, there was a creaking noise from the front.Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs. | End of diagnosis | - The noise is noticeable during steering, even with the vehicle stationary
- The noise only occurs whilst moving
| - Move on to Step 1
- Move on to Step 2
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| 1 | MC PHERSON MOVING ELEMENTS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that the noise is not caused by the movement of the shock absorber buffer plate (visible from the engine compartment side) | End of diagnosis | - The buffer plate is loose
- There is contact between the rubber part of the plate and the bodyshell.
| - Tighten the upper nut to torque so that the buffer plate does not move any more.
- Place a shim no larger than 2 mm in between.
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| 2 | DUST COVER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that the dust cover is not rubbing against the shock absorber casing, by moving it and applying pressure and releasing it above the shock absorber casing | Move on to Step 3 | There is rubbing | Replace the end of travel buffer |
| 3 | END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that the end of travel buffer is correctly inserted in its housing by carrying out See Test 4410AA CHECKING CORRECT MOUNTING OF STOP PAD ON FRONT SHOCK-ABSORBER | Move on to Step 4 | End of travel buffer not correctly inserted | Refit the buffer correctly |
| 4 | CHECKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that there are no pipes, cables or shields that could cause interference when the engine moves. | Move on to Step 5 | Components incorrectly positioned | Reposition the components correctly |
| 5 | CHECKS UNDER THE FLOOR | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it.Check that there are no pipes or heat shields under the floor that are producing noise | Move on to Step 6 | Pipes or heat shields incorrectly fastened | Renew the correct fastening |
| 6 | THRUST BUSHES CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that there are no signs of rubbing between the bushes and their seats | Move on to Step 7 | Signs of rubbing detected | Lubricate the elements with silicon grease | "The use of unsuitable lubricants can adversely affect the operation of the component" |
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