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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Gearbox noise - when cornering

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Noise / vibrations › Gearbox noise - when cornering
Fault diagnosisGearbox 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
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

1DIFFERENTIAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the differential and, in particular, the bearings, see

Op. 2110D MANUAL GEARBOX DIFFERENTIAL

Move on to Step 2

1. Bearings damaged

2. Gears worn or damaged

1. Replace the bearings

Op. 2110D26 DIFFERENTIAL INTERNAL CASING BEARINGS - REPLACE WITH DIFFERENTIAL INTERNAL CASING REMOVED

2. Overhaul or replace the differential casing

Op. 2110D10 DIFFERENTIAL INTERNAL CASING - R + R WITH MANUAL GEARBOX REMOVED - INCLUDES GEARBOX DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY

2CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the transmission constant velocity jointsEnd of diagnosisJoint damagedReplace the joint

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto

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