Steering/Suspension - 'Click' Noise From Front Suspension
LTB00496NAS113 NOV 2012
SECTION: 204-01
Click Noise from Front Suspension
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
VIN: CH000447 - CH711719
Range Rover Evoque (LV)
Model Year: 2012
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
During low-speed maneuvering or when parking, a click noise / light knock may be heard from the front suspension.
Cause:
This noise may be generated by stick / slip contact between the bolt, lower control arm ball joint, and wheel knuckle.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.
PARTS:
FY112056 ................ Nut - M12 HF PTP 10 Qty: 2
LR000093 ................ Bolt - M14 X 40mm, Hex head Qty: 2
LR024506 ................ Bolt - M12 X 130mm HF HX SPL 10 Qty: 2
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
The Repair Procedure must be performed on both front lower control arms (left-hand and right-hand).
1. Using a suitable marker, mark the position of the left-hand (LH) front lower control arm (LCA) pin in relation to the knuckle.
2. NOTE: The nut and bolt must be discarded at step 6 of the Workshop Manual procedure.
Refer to Workshop Manual section 204-01 (steps 1-7 only) and remove the lower control arm for access.
3. Rotate the ball joint by 90-degrees from the marked position and install the LCA ball joint into the knuckle.
4. NOTE: A new nut and bolt must be installed.
Refer to Workshop Manual section 204-01 (steps 7-1 only) and install the lower control arm.
5. Perform steps 1-4 on the right-hand (RH) front lower control arm.
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