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Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
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SuspensionNoise Diagnosis - Front Suspension

Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension

Special Tools

CH-39570   Chassis Ear

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .



Step
Action
Yes
No

DEFINITION: Any noise emitted from the front of the vehicle that is induced by VEHICLE SPEED or DRIVING TERRAIN as related to the front suspension.

1
Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary Inspections?
Go to Step 2
Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis


2
Attempt to duplicate the condition. Road test the vehicle.

Did you duplicate the condition?
Go to Step 3
System OK

3
Is the noise reactive to vehicle load or speed?
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 7

4
Inspect the tires for the following condition:

•  Proper tyre inflation and adjust as necessary - Refer to Vehicle Certification, Tire Placard, Anti-Theft, and Service Parts ID Label .
•  Unusual tyre wear - Refer to Vibration Analysis - Tire and Wheel .
•  Inspect the wheel nuts for looseness and tighten as necessary - Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 5

5
Inspect the front wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 6

6
Inspect for front axle or transaxle noises. Refer to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission .

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 7

7
Bounce the front of the vehicle in order to duplicate the noise.

Did you duplicate the noise?
Go to Step 8
Go to Step 9

8
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to . Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Inspect the front suspension components for looseness. Refer to . Fastener Tightening Specifications
3. Inspect the front suspension components for damage and repair as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 9

9
1. Bounce the front of the vehicle in order to locate the source of the noise, preferably by using the CH-39570 chassis ear or equivalent.
2. If necessary, road test the vehicle.
3. Repair or replace any defect components as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 10

10
Inspect the ball joints and steering components for the following conditions.

•  Lack of lubrication where applicable
•  Looseness in the ball joints
•  Looseness in the track rods - Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 11

11
Inspect for damaged shock absorbers. Refer to Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Testing - On Vehicle .

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 12

12
Inspect the front stabilizer shaft and stabilizer shaft links for damage and repair as necessary. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
Go to Step 13

13
Inspect for control arm damage and repair as necessary. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 14
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14
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?
System OK
Go to Step 2
 

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