Whilst driving, especially on bumpy roads, a creaking noise comes from the rear suspension.

This diagnosis can only be made after [DI_S015]. Carry out the latter rst.
If the problem is only on one side, carry out the checks and any operations on the appropriate side only.

Test results
0 PRELIMINARY CHECKS ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
1. The noise occurs especially on
After carrying out a road test during the diagnosis, a noise is heard
unmade roads uphill, during
from the rear identi able as creaking/squeaking. End of 1. Move on to Step 1
acceleration or braking
See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING diagnosis 2. Go to Step 2
2. The noise also occurs on
Continue according to the circumstances in which the noise occurs
smooth, undulating roads.
1 END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
1. End of travel buffer not correctly
Go to 1. Replace the end of travel buffer
Check that the end of travel buffer is correctly inserted in its housing inserted
Step 2 2. Replace the end of travel buffer
2. End of travel buffer not intact
2 CHECK ON TORSION BEAM BUSHES ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Check that there are no signs of rubbing or contact between the Go to
Signs of rubbing detected Lubricate the elements with silicon grease
bushes and adjacent parts Step 3
3 DUST COVER CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Check that the dust cover is not rubbing against the shock absorber
Go to
casing, by moving it and applying pressure and releasing it above the Signs of rubbing detected Replace the end of travel buffer
Step 4
shock absorber casing
4 CHECKS UNDER THE FLOOR ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it. 1. Pipes or heat shields incorrectly
Go to 1. Renew the correct fastening
Check that there are no pipes, handbrake cable or heat shields under fastened
Step 5 2. Lubricate the handbrake cable
the oor that are producing noise. 2. Handbrake cable noisy
5 REAR SUSPENSION SPRING CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
1. Spring support seals do not
Check the condition of the support seals and that the rear spring is Go to 1. Replace the faulty components
conform
tted in the correct position Step 6 2. Re t the spring correctly.
2. Spring not correctly tted
6 SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER MOUNTING CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Replace the shock absorber
Check that the lower rubber mounting for the shock absorber does Go to Signs of tearing /damage to the Op. 4420A30 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK
not show signs of wear on account of rubbing Step 7 rubber mountings ABSORBER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. - CHECK
WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY
7 SPRING CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Check that there are no signs of rubbing on the suspension spring at
its supports. 1. Replace the shock absorber spring
1. Spring worn
Also check that the spring shows no signs of wear. End of Op. 4420A40 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
2. Signs of rubbing between spring
diagnosis (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
If the spring shows signs of abrasion, its mechanical and supports
2. Re t correctly
properties could be weakened as a result of oxidation.
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