Gearbox noise - when cornering
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Noise / vibrations › Gearbox noise - when cornering
GEARBOX NOISE - WHEN CORNERING
Whilst driving round bends (both left and right) there is a noise in the area of the gearbox.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Steer to the right or to the left and check whether the noise increases. Steer fully and then release the steering wheel: check whether the intensity of the increases or not with the steering angle | Move on to Step 1 | 1. The noise only varies when steering either to the left or to the right 2. The noise stops in a straight line 3. The noise varies greatly with the steering angle 4. The noise remains constant with the steering angle. | 1. Proceed as instructed See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING 2. Proceed as instructed See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING 3. Move on to Step 2 4. Move on to Step 1 | |
| 1 | DIFFERENTIAL CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the differential and, in particular, the bearings, see | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Bearings damaged 2. Gears worn or damaged | 1. Replace the bearings 2. Overhaul or replace the differential casing | |
| 2 | CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the transmission constant velocity joints | End of diagnosis | Joint damaged | Replace the joint | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat Grande Punto
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