LR3 (LA) V8-44L (2009) Suspension Technical Service Bulletin
Ball Joint: Customer Interest
Steering/Suspension - Front End Knock On Rough Roads
No: LTB00123
Issue: 4
Date: 20 NOV 2009
ISSUE '4' CHANGES ARE EXTENSIVE AND THEREFORE ARE NOT HIGHLIGHTED
SECTION: 204
Front Suspension 'Knock' Noise While Driving Straight Ahead
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
When driving over rough roads there may be a knocking noise coming from the front suspension while driving straight on rough / uneven road surfaces.
This could be caused by a number of different issues.
NOTE:
The Diagnostic Procedure should be followed as written with the most likely causes listed in order of the greatest benefit when addressed.
Action:
Should a customer express the above concern, follow the Diagnostic Procedure outlined in this bulletin to assist in identifying the source.
PARTS:
As necessary
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer
to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE:
FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER AND LOWER ARM BALL JOINT CHECK