Step | Action | Value | 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 |
Important: You may have to compare this vehicle to an identical vehicle in order to determine if the customer's concern is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle. Attempt to duplicate the noise. Road test the vehicle. Is an abnormal noise present? | -- | System OK | |
2 |
Is the noise heard? | -- | ||
3 |
Has the repair been performed. | -- | -- | |
4 |
Are any components damaged? | -- | ||
5 | Repair any damaged components. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
6 |
Does either tire exhibit unusual tread wear? | -- | ||
7 |
Is the noise now emitted from the rear of the vehicle. | -- | ||
8 | Replace the tires that are causing the noise. Has the repair been performed. | -- | -- | |
9 | Ensure that the ball joints and steering linkage are lubricated (if applicable). Lubricate/replace as necessary. Did you service any components? | -- | ||
10 | Ensure that all of the wheel nuts are tightened to the correct specification. Tighten as necessary. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Tires and Wheels. Did you tighten any wheel nuts? | -- | ||
11 | Use your hands in order to push and pull the strut. Is the strut loose? | -- | ||
12 |
Is the strut loose? | -- | ||
13 | Replace the loose or worn strut components. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
14 | Use your hands in order to push and pull on the stabilizer shaft. Is the stabilizer shaft loose? | -- | ||
15 |
Is the stabilizer shaft loose? | -- | ||
16 | Observe the location of the stabilizer shaft looseness. Is the looseness observed at the stabilizer shaft links. | -- | ||
17 | Replace the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
18 | Replace the stabilizer shaft insulators and/or brackets. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
19 | Inspect the control arms for looseness or movement. Is any looseness or movement observed? | -- | ||
20 |
Is the control arm loose? | -- | ||
21 | Replace any worn or loose control arm bushings. Refer to Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
22 |
Caution: Do not spin the drive wheels faster than 55 km/h (35 mph) as indicated by the speedometer. This limit is necessary because the speedometer indicates only one half of the actual wheel speed when one drive wheel is spinning and the other drive wheel is stopped. Personal injury and damage may result from high speed spinning. Important: This step will require the assistance of another person to maintain the drive train speed. Do not use the cruise control to maintain the drivetrain speed. Important: Do not allow the stethoscope to contact any moving components. Does either wheel bearing exhibit noise? | -- | ||
23 | Replace the wheel bearings. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Front Suspension. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
