Steering/Suspension - Front Control Arm Knocking Noise
TIE Technical JournalTitle: Knocking noise from front control arm, rear bushing
Ref No: US20109.1.2 en-GB
Issuer
Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America
Func Group 6122 Func Desc control arm, control arm stay
Status released
Status date 2010-09-07
Issue Date 2010-09-02
Reference VIDA, VSTG
ATTACHMENT
VEHICLE TYPE
CSC
DTC
Text
CSC = Customer Symptom Code
DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code
Note!
If using a printed copy of this Retailer Technical Journal, first check for the latest online version.
NOTE!
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS RETAILER TECHNICAL JOURNAL 20109 DATED 08-06-2010. There are two different types of knuckles which require two different types of control arms. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES.
DESCRIPTION:
Customers may report a knocking or rattling metallic noise from the front suspension at start and stop and in some cases pulling or a misaligned steering wheel.
MATERIALS
SERVICE:
Check the rear bushings in both front control arms for broken rubber or if there any visible leaks from the bushings. See photos 1, 2 and 3 in the attachment. If the bushings look OK use Chassis Ears toolkit to pinpoint the location of the noise before any repairs are carried out. If the rear bushings are found to be broken or leaking replace the control arm on the side with the broken or leaking bushing according to VIDA.
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