2888459 - S40 NOISE' FRONT / DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON AN EVEN ROAD

With the vehicle moving along a straight, even road, there is a noise from the front, often accompanied by vibrations.As the speed of the vehicle increases, so too does the noise
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Preliminarily, check the type, condition and inflation pressure of the tyresContinue to Step 1Pressure not correctRestore the tyre inflation pressures
Tyres not suitable or wornReplace the tyres
1WHEEL BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a test, gradually steering to the right or the left; check whether the intensity of the noise increasesThe noise remains constant:Continue to Step 2The noise increases greatly with the steering angle: bearing worn or damagedReplace the front wheel hub bearing Op.   4450C32 
2INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Especially if the fault is accompanied by vibrations

Check:

  • the operation of the intermediate shaft bearing
  • the condition of the intermediate shaft
Continue to Step 3Intermediate shaft worn or distortedReplace the intermediate shaft Op.   2710A31 
Intermediate shaft bearing wornReplace the intermediate shaft bearing Op.   2710A34 
3WHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • that the wheels are properly balanced
  • the condition of the wheel rims
Continue to Step 4Wheels not balancedBalance the wheels
Wheel rims dented or distortedReplace the wheel rims Op.   4450B10 
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'