Inspection Procedure 8: Groaning, Clicking or Rattling Noise When Brakes Are Not Applied.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Groaning, Clicking or Rattling Noise when Brakes are not Applied.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check whether foreign material has entered the wheel covers.
Q: Is there any foreign material?
YES: Remove it. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for looseness of the wheel nuts.
Q: Are the wheel nuts loose?
YES: Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check for looseness of the caliper installation bolts.





Q: Are the caliper installation bolts loose?
YES: Tighten the caliper installation bolts to the specified torque. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 4.





STEP 4. Check the wheel bearings for end play.
Q: Does the measured end play exceed the limit?
YES: Replace the faulty hub assembly. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Recheck symptom.
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Start over at step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart. Symptom Chart