Inspection Procedure 8

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 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 to 98 ± 10 Nm (73 ± 7 ft. lbs.). Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 3.





STEP 3. Check for looseness of the caliper installation bolt.
Q: Is the caliper installation bolt loose?
YES: Tighten to 100 ± 10 Nm (74 ± 7 ft. lbs.) for the front caliper. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 4.





STEP 4. Check the wheel bearings for wear, damage or dryness.
Q: Is there fault?
YES: Apply grease or replace the part. Then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.

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