RUMOROSITA (scricchiolio/cigolio) sospensioni ANTERIORI

Make: Fiat
Model: Stilo Factory Service Manual
Year: 2001–2007
Section: Noisy / vibrations › RUMOROSITA (scricchiolio/cigolio) sospensioni ANTERIORI

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Fault diagnosisRUMOROSITA (scricchiolio/cigolio) sospensioni ANTERIORI

RUMOROSITA (scricchiolio/cigolio) sospensioni ANTERIORI

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, creaking can be heard coming from the front suspension. This fault diagnosis can only be carried out after See table S15 RUMOROSITA in condizioni di marcia. Carry out the latter first.

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

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Having carried out the road test during the See table S15 RUMOROSITA in condizioni di marcia, a creaking noise was noticed coming from the front. Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs	End of diagnosis	The noise is produced whilst steering, even with the vehicle stationary	Continue to Step 1
		End of diagnosis	The noise is produced whilst steering, even with the vehicle stationary	Continue to Step 2
1	MOVING MC PHERSON ELEMENTS CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the noise is not caused by the movement of the shock absorber upper buffer	End of diagnosis	The buffer is loose	Tighten the upper nut to torque so that the buffer no longer moves
2	DUST COVER CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the dust cover is not rubbing against the shock absorber casing, by moving it pressing and releasing it above the shock absorber casing	Continue to Step 3	It is rubbing	Replace the end of travel buffer
3	END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the end of travel buffer is correctly fitted in its seat, by carrying out the See Test 4410AA Verifica corretto montaggio tampone di fine corsa su ammortizzatore anteriore	Continue to Step 4	End of travel buffer not correctly fitted	Refit the buffer correctly
4	CHECKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that there are no pipes, cables, guards in the engine compartment that could produce interference if the engine moves	Continue to Step 5	Components incorrectly positioned	Reposition the components correctly
5	UNDER FLOOR CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it. Check that the pipes or heat shields under the floor are not the cause of any noise	Continue to Step 6	Pipes or heat shields not correctly fastened	Restore the correct fixing
6	THRUST WASHERS AND BUSHES CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that there are no signs of rubbing between the suspension arm thrust washers and bushes	Continue to Step 7	There are signs of rubbing	Lubricate the elements with graphite
7	ANTI-ROLL BAR CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the anti-roll bar is not faulty See Test 4410CA Verifiche sulla barra stabilizzatrice In particular: That the anti-roll bar is correctly positioned in relation to the vehicle centre line That there is no wear of the paint at the contact points between the bar and the track control arms/shock absorbers The condition of the flexible mounting in the contact area with the bar Fastenings to torque between the bar and chassis Fastenings to torque between the bar and shock absorber mounting connecting rords	Continue to Step 8	Tightenings not to torque	Restore the correct tightening
			Bar incorrectly positioned	Replace the anti-roll bar Op. 4410C10
			Wear of the paint at the contact points (rubbing between bar-shock absorber or bar-suspension arm)	Replace the anti-roll bar Op. 4410C10
			Signs of tearing or damage to the flexible mounting	Replace the anti-roll bar Op. 4410C10
8	SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the mountings securing the suspension to the bodyshell (at the shock absorber turrets) do not show signs of wear or rubbing. The shock absorber must be removed in order to check this condition Op. 4410A12. Also check that the positioning and fitting of the semi-corner unit (spring-shock absorber assembly) is correct. Check that there are no signs of rubbing on the suspension spring at its supports. Also check that the spring does not show signs of wear If the spring shows signs of abrasions, its mechanical properties could deteriorate as a result of oxidation	End of diagnosis	Semi-corner positioning or fitting incorrect	Refit/reposition the components correctly
			Signs of tearing/damage to the shock absorber mountings	Replace the components making sure they are correctly positioned
			Spring worn	Replace the shock absorber spring Op. 4410A12
			Signs of rubbing between the spring and its supports	Refit correctly

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