Having carried out the road test

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 2.5 mm in between.

Replace the end of travel buffer connected to the dust cover

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

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

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

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

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

See Test 4410CA CHECKS ON FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR

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 flexible mounting in the contact area with the bar and the connecting rod joints.

- Fastenings tightened to torque between bar and crossmember

- Fastenings to torque between bar and shock absorber connecting rod.

1. Torque tightenings not correct.

2. Incorrect positioning of bar in relation to vehicle centre line.

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.

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

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 anti-roll bar

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

5. Replace the connecting rod

Op. 4410C12 FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR JOINT (END) (ONE), LH OR RH - R.R

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).

See Test 4410AE CHECK ON CORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER/SPRING ASSEMBLY

Check the condition of the spring lower seal and the rubber coating for the upper shim.

Check that there are no signs of rubbing on the suspension spring at its supports.

Also check that the spring shows no signs of wear

1. Semi corner units incorrectly positioned or fitted.

2. Signs of tearing on the rubberized plate.

3. Spring worn.

4. Check the condition of the paint on the top part of the plate.

1. Restore the correct fitting/positioning of the components

2. Replace the components making sure that they are correctly position (spring in contact with the lower plate projection).

3. Replace the shock absorber spring

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

and the lower seal if damaged.

4. Only replace the shock absorber if there is obvious abrasion