INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check for lack of lubrication.
Q: Is lubrication inadequate?
- YES: Lubricate it, then go to Step 5.
- NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the tightened parts for looseness as well as the bushings for wear.
Q: Are the tightened parts and bushings in good condition?
- YES: Go to Step 3.
- NO: Replace it (Refer to LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK ), then go to Step 5.
STEP 3. Check for broken coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring broken?
- YES: Replace it (Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ), then go to Step 5.
- NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?
- YES: Replace it (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), then go to Step 5.
- NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Return to Step 1.