194002012 - H007 EXCESSIVE ROLLING/PITCHING - AT FRONT

The customer complains of an excessive rolling and/or pitching sensation of the vehicle, especially at the front.
1ROAD TEST TO EVALUATE THE ROLLING - PITCHINGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out a road test to evalute the folling/pitching of the vehicle    See Test 44B ROAD TEST FOR ROLLING/PITCHING EVALUATIONEnd of diagnosisSubjective judgement compared with the reference vehicle 6Acceptable behaviour of the vehicle
Subjective judgement compared with the reference vehicle 5.5Move on to Step 2
Subjective judgement compared with the reference vehicle 3-4Move on to Step 3
2END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Raise the vehicle on a two column lift and raising the dust cover on the lower side of the support spring check that the end of travel buffer does not show signs of deterioration.Move on to Step 3End of travel buffer deterioratedReplace the end of travel buffer    Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R
3TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the track control arm front and rear bushIn order to do so the guard under the engine must be removed    Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R.Move on to Step 4Front bush deteriorated.Replace the track control arm    Op. 4410B40 LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM (WITH BALLJOINT) FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION (ONE) - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY
Rear bush deterioratedReplace the rear bush    Op. 4410B52 FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM REAR BUSH LEFT OR RIGHT - REPLACE AT BENCH
4SHOCK ABSORBER EFFICIENCY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the efficiency of the shock absorbers by carrying out manual compression manoeuvres (resting on the bonnet by the centre of the wheel), which should be carried out on both sides of the vehicle.Move on to Step 5Sudden return without damping.Replace the shock absorber that is not working properly    Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R
5VEHICLE GEOMETRY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
After replacing the shock absorbers, check the geometryEnd of diagnosisGeometry values do not conformRestore the geometry to the correct values    Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY