Having carried out the road test, during the

See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING

, there was a creaking noise from the front.

Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs.

1. The noise is noticeable during steering, even with the vehicle stationary

2. The noise only occurs whilst moving

1. Move on to Step 1

2. Move on to Step 2

1.The buffer plate is loose

2. There is contact between the rubber part of the plate and the bodyshell.

1. Tighten the upper nut to torque so that the buffer plate does not move any more.

2. Place a shim no larger than 2 mm in between.

Replace the end of travel buffer

Op. 4420W10 REAR SUSPENSION END BUFFER - REPLACE WITH SPRING DISCONNECTED

Check that the end of travel buffer is correctly inserted in its housing by carrying out

See Test 4410AA CHECK ON CORRECT FITTING OF END OF TRAVEL BUFFER ON FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it.

Check that there are no pipes or heat shields under the floor that are producing noise

Lubricate the elements with silicon grease

"The use of unsuitable lubricants can adversely affect the operation of the component".

Check that there are no faults with the anti-roll bar by carrying out the

See Test 4410CA FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR CHECKS

Specifically:

• Anti-roll bar correctly positioned in relation to the centre-line of the vehicle
• Paint not worn at the points where the bar and the track control arms come into contact.
• Condition of centre flexible mountings in the contact area with the bar
• Fastenings tightened to torque between bar and crossmember.
• Fastenings to torque between bar and shock absorber connecting rod.

After disconnecting the upper ball joint of the shock absorber connection rod, also check that the antiroll bar does not show signs of squeaking/creaking in the central flexible blocks upon manual movement when a symmetrical load is applied.

1. Torque tightenings not correct

2. Bar not correctly positioned.

3. Paint worn at the contact points (rubbing between anti-roll bar and crossmember and anti-roll bar and track control arm).

4. Signs of tearing or damage to the flexible mountings in the centre of the bar.

5. Signs of tearing at the track rod end boots or loose connecting rod not moving smoothly.

6. Creaking of the bar centre flexible mountings during manual movement with a symmetrical load applied.

1. Restore the correct tightness

2. Replace the anti-roll bar

Op. 4410C10 FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

3. Replace the anti-roll bar

Op. 4410C10 FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

4. Replace the middle flexible mountings for anti-roll bar.

5. Replace the connecting rod

Op. 4410C11 FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR END ANCHORAGE LINK (ONE), LH OR RH - R R

6. Replace the anti-roll bar

Op. 4410C10 FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI-ROLL BAR - R+R - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

Check that the mountings fastening the suspension to the bodyshell (at the shock absorber turrets) do not show signs of wear on account of rubbing.

The shock absorber must be removed for this check

Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R

Also check that the positioning and the fitting of the semi-corner assembly (spring-shock absorber assembly) is correct.

Check the condition of the spring paint.

If the spring shows signs of abrasion, its mechanical properties could be weakened as a result of oxidation.

1. Semi corner units incorrectly positioned or fitted.

2. Spring worn.

1. Restore the correct fitting/positioning of the components

2. Replace the spring

Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R

The spring-shock absorber assembly should be correctly fitted by positioning the mounting paralle to the brake disc and the tab should be positioned in the opposite direction to the direction of travel of the vehicle.

Check that the mountings fastening the suspension to the bodyshell (at the shock absorber turrets) do not show signs of wear on account of rubbing. The shock absorber must be removed to carry out this check

Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R

Also check that the positioning and the fitting of the semi-corner assembly (spring-shock absorber assembly) is correct.

Check the condition of the spring paint.

If the spring shows signs of abrasion, its mechanical properties could be weakened as a result of oxidation.

3. Semi corner units incorrectly positioned or fitted.

4. Spring worn.

3. Restore the correct fitting/positioning of the components

4. Replace the spring

Op. 4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/REASSEMBLY OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH - R.R

The spring-shock absorber assembly should be correctly fitted by positioning the mounting paralle to the brake disc and the tab should be positioned in the opposite direction to the direction of travel of the vehicle.