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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

S45 Front noise cornering

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Noise/vibrations › S45 Front noise cornering
Fault diagnosisS45 Front noise cornering

S45 Front noise cornering

With the vehicle driving, there is a constant noise from the front, especially when steering

StepTest procedureResultAction
1ROAD TEST

Carry out a road test at low speed steering to the left and to the right

OK

Move onto step 2

There is a 'grinding' noise which changes drastically when the steering angle changes
  • Replace the constant velocity joint on the side that the noise is coming from

End of diagnosis

A 'turning' noise is heard
  • Overhaul the differential

End of diagnosis

2CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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