2888462 - S43 NOISE ' REAR / WHILST DRIVING OVER UNMADE ROAD

When the vehicle is driving over an unmade road or where there are a large number of bends, there is noise from the rear.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Preliminarily check that the tools which come with the vehicle and the spare wheel are properly fixedRoad test the vehicle on an unmade road or one with a large number of bends to identify the type of noise:Unspecified noise: Continue to Step 1The noise is a creakingContinue to Step 1
The noise is a whistlingContinue to Step 3
The noise is a knockingContinue to Step 5
1CHECK REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the rear suspension components for any signs of rubbing:

  • between the suspension arm bushes and washers
  • between the dust cover and the shock absorber
  • between the end of travel buffer and the housing
Continue to Step 2Signs of rubbingLubricate or replace the parts involved (see Subassembly 4420)
2ANTI-ROLL BAR TIGHTENINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the anti-roll bar flexible mountings and that they are correctly tightenedContinue to Step 6Anti-roll bar mountings worn or not tightenedRestore the tightenings, lubricate, or replace the mountings Op.   4420C10 
3SHOCK ABSORBER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for any friction between the shock absorber stem and the seal Also check for oil leaks from the damperContinue to Step 4Signs of rubbingLubricate or replace the shock absorber Op.   4420A30 
Oil leaksChange the damper Op.   4420A30 
4WHEEL BEARINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the operation of the rear wheel hub bearingContinue to Step 9Bearing worn or damagedReplace the wheel hub bearing Op.   4450D10 
5BUSHES AND FLEXIBLE MOUNTINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition of the bushes and mountings and that they are correctly tightened In the order:

  • track control arm ball joints
  • shock absorber attachment mounting
  • suspension end travel block
Continue to Step 6Arm supports worn or damagedReplace the supports (see Assembly 4420B)
Shock absorber attachment mounting damagedChange the wishbone Op.   4420B34 
Shock absorber attachment mounting damagedReplace the mounting Op.   4420A30 
End travel block damagedChange the end travel block Op.   4420W10 
6BRAKE FIXINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the brake pipes and handbrake cables under the bodyshell are correctly positioned and fixedContinue to Step 7Brake pipes not properly fixedSuitably tighten the components involved.Replace any damaged components, if necessary (see Assembly 3340B)
Brake cables not properly fixedSuitably tighten the components involved.Replace any damaged components, if necessary Op.   3380A30 
7RESERVOIR FIXINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the brackets securing the reservoir to the underbody are correctly positioned and fixedContinue to Step 8Components which are not properly fixed cause noiseSuitably tighten the components involved.Replace any damaged components, if necessary (see Assembly 1076B)
8EXHAUST PIPE FIXINGS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the exhaust pipe is correctly positioned and fixed to the underbodyContinue to Step 9Components which are not properly fixed cause noiseSuitably tighten the components involved.Replace any damaged components, if necessary (see Assembly 1076B)
9CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'