Suspension - Front End Creaking/Rumbling Noises

CREAKING/RUMBLING NOISES FROM AREA OF FRONT AXLE

Topic Number LI32.20-P-047410

Version 1

Design Group 32.20 Steel springs/torsion bars, Niveaumat

Date 07-23-2009

Validity Model 211, without ARIMATIC (SA code 489)

Reason for change Remedy added, topic modified/Supercedes DTB P-B-32.20/38a

Reason for block

Complaint:

The noise occurs when driving over uneven ground!

The noise can also be reproduced by rocking the vehicle at the front axle - see attachment (01.mpg).





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cause:

One possible cause of the noise is relative movement of the stop buffer.





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Remedy:

1. Raise vehicle at front axle.

2. Pull down stop buffer with boot.

3. Lightly grease pistion rod with lubricant.

4. Grease upper contact surface of buffer and pot bearing well (see Figure 2)

5. Push stop buffer with boot back up to original position.

6. Lower vehicle.

If this remedy is not effective, please report the cases using the TIPS case Module.

1 Sufficient for 10 card, Submit as Local Purchase - SGR00203, Qty 1, handling is included.





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Attachment - Stop buffer, shown on model 171





Attachment - Stop buffer, shows on Avantgarde buffer.