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| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Having carried out the road test, during the See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING, there was a creaking noise from the rear.Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs. | End of diagnosis | 1. The noise occurs especially on unmade roads uphill, during acceleration or braking.2. The noise also occurs on smooth, undulating roads. | 1. Move on to Step 12. Move on to Step 4 |
| 1 | BUSHES CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that there are no signs of rubbing between the bush and the vertical wall of the bracket on the inside of the vehicle by carrying out the See Test 4420DA REAR SUSPENSION BUSH CLEARANCE CHECK | Move on to Step 2 | 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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| 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 causing the ovalization of the dust cover | Replace the shock absorber Op. 4420A30 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY |
| 3 | 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, handbrake cable or heat shields under the floor that are producing noise. | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Pipes or heat shields incorrectly fastened2. Handbrake cable noisy | 1. Restore the correct fastening2. Lubricate the handbrake cable |
| 4 | END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that the end of travel buffer for the rear spring is not faulty carrying out the See Test 4420AA REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECK | Move on to Step 5 | Buffer deteriorated | Replace the end of travel bufferOp. 4420W10 |
| 5 | RUBBER MOUNTING CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that the rubber mountings securing the shock absorber do not show signs of wear on account of rubbing.The shock absorber must be removed for this check Op. 4420A30 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY | Move on to Step 6 | 1. Signs of rubbing on the rubber mountings2. Damage to the rubber mountings | 1. Lubricate the part with a layer of silicon grease. | "The use of unsuitable lubricants can adversely affect the operation of the component". |
2.Replace the shock absorber Op. 4420A30 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY |
| 6 | SPRING CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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| Check that the spring shows no signs of wear. | If the spring shows signs of abrasion, its mechanical properties could be weakened as a result of oxidation. |
| End of diagnosis | 1. Upper spring rubber seal deteriorated2. Spring worn | 1. Replace the faulty component2. Replace the spring Op. 4420A48 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R. |