- Squeak or grunt - noise from the front suspension, occurs more in cold ambient temperatures. More noticeable over rough roads or when turning
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- Front stabilizer bar insulators.
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- Under these conditions, the noise is acceptable. CHECK TSBs for applicable vehicle.
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- Clunk - noise from the front suspension, occurs in and out of turns
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- Loose front struts or shocks.
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- INSPECT for loose nuts or bolts. TIGHTEN to specifications. Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM
article in Suspension
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- Clunk - noise from the rear suspension, occurs when shifting from reverse to drive
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- Loose rear suspension components.
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- INSPECT for loose or damaged rear suspension components. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM
article in Suspension
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- Click or pop - noise from the front suspension. More noticeable over rough roads or over bumps
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- Worn or damaged ball joints.
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- CARRY OUT a ball joint inspection. INSTALL new ball joints or control arms as necessary Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM
article in Suspension
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- Click or pop (FWD vehicles) - noise occurs when vehicle is turning
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- Worn or damaged ball joints.
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- CARRY OUT a ball joint inspection. INSTALL new ball joints or control arms as necessary.
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- Click or snap - occurs when accelerating around a corner
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- Damaged or worn outboard CV joint.
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- INSPECT the outboard CV joint and boot. REPAIR or INSTALL a new CV joint as necessary.
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- Front suspension noise - a squeak, creak or rattle noise. Occurs mostly over bumps or rough roads
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- Steering components.
- Loose or bent front struts or shock absorbers.
- Damaged spring or spring mounts.
- Damaged or worn control/radius arm bushings.
- Worn or damaged stabilizer bar bushings or links.
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- Rear suspension noise - a squeak, creak or rattle noise. Occurs mostly over bumps or rough roads
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- Loose or bent rear shock absorbers.
- Damaged spring or spring mounts.
- Damaged or worn control arm bushings.
- Worn or damaged stabilizer bar bushings or links.
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- Shudder - occurs during acceleration from a slow speed or stop
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- Rear drive axle assembly mispositioned.
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- CHECK the axle mounts and the rear suspension for damage or wear. REPAIR as necessary.
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- Incorrect or high CV joint operating angle.
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- CHECK vehicle ride height is within limits. REPAIR as necessary.
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- Damaged or worn front suspension components.
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- CHECK for a loose stabilizer bar, damaged or loose strut/strut bushings or loose or worn ball joints. INSPECT the steering linkage for wear or damage. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary.
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- Shimmy - most noticeable on coast/deceleration. Also hard steering condition
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- Excessive positive caster.
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- CHECK the caster alignment angle. CORRECT as necessary. Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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