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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 to 98 ± 10 N.m (73 ± 7 ft-lb). 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 135 ± 15 N.m (100 ± 11 ft-lb) for the front caliper. Tighten to 80 ± 10 N.m (59 ± 7 ft-lb) for the rear caliper. Then go to Step 5.

NO : Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the wheel bearings for end play.
Refer to WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK < Front > or WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK < Rear >.

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 .