23 · Diagnostics

Rear suspension noise (creak/squeak/ticking)

Make: Fiat
Model: Panda Factory Service Manual
Year: 2003–2012
Section: Noisy'' / vibrations › Rear suspension noise (creak/squeak/ticking)

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Fault diagnosisRear suspension noise (creak/squeak/ticking)

REAR SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK/TICKING)

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is creaking coming from the rear suspension. This diagnosis can only be made after

See table S15 VEHICLE RUNNING NOISE

Carry out the latter first.

1.2 8v · 4X4

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is creaking coming from the rear suspension. This diagnosis can only be made after

See table S15 VEHICLE RUNNING NOISE

Carry out the latter first.

All versions

If the problem is only on one side, carry out the checks and any operations on the appropriate side only.

1.2 8v · 4X4

If the problem is only on one side, carry out the checks and any operations on the appropriate side only.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Having carried out the road test, during the See table S15 VEHICLE RUNNING NOISE , there was a creaking noise from the rear. Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs.	End of diagnosis	The noise occurs especially on unmade roads uphill, during acceleration or braking. The noise also occurs on smooth, undulating roads.	Move on to Step 1 Move on to Step 3

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

All OK

Problems encountered

Operation

Having carried out the road test, during the

See table S15 VEHICLE RUNNING NOISE

, there was a creaking noise from the rear.

Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs.

End of diagnosis

The noise occurs especially on unmade roads uphill, during acceleration or braking.
The noise also occurs on smooth, undulating roads.

Move on to Step 1
Move on to Step 3

All versions

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Having carried out the road test, during the See table S15 VEHICLE RUNNING NOISE , there was a creaking noise from the rear. Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs.	End of diagnosis	The noise occurs especially on unmade roads uphill, during acceleration or braking. The noise also occurs on smooth, undulating roads.	Move on to Step 1 Move on to Step 4
1	BUSHES CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that there are no signs of rubbing between the bush and the vertical wall of the bracket on the outside of the vehicle See Test 4420DA REAR SUSPENSION BUSHING PLAY CHECK	Move on to Step 2	Signs of rubbing detected	Lubricate the elements with silicon grease "The use of unsuitable lubricants can adversely affect the operation of the component".
2	DUST COVER CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the dust cover is not rubbing against the shock absorber casing, by moving it and applying pressure and releasing it above the shock absorber casing	Move on to Step 3	There is rubbing causing the ovalization of the dust cover	Replace the shock absorber Op. 4420A30 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE) - R+R
3	CHECKS UNDER THE FLOOR	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it. Check that there are no pipes, handbrake cable or heat shields under the floor that are producing noise.	Move on to Step 4	Pipes or heat shields incorrectly fastened Handbrake cable noisy	Renew the correct fastening Lubricate the handbrake cable
4	END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the end of travel buffer for the rear spring is not faulty carrying out the See Test 4420AA REAR SUSPENSION SPRING STOP PAD CHECK	Move on to Step 5	Buffer deteriorated	Replace the end of travel buffer
5	RUBBER MOUNTING CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the rubber mountings securing the shock absorber do not show signs of wear on account of rubbing. The shock absorber must be removed for this check Op. 4420A30 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE) - R+R	Move on to Step 6	Signs of rubbing on the rubber mountings Damage to the rubber mountings	Lubricate the part with a layer of silicon grease (see note below). Replace the shock absorber Op. 4420A30 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE) - R+R "The use of unsuitable lubricants can adversely affect the operation of the component".

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