Gearbox noise - when cornering
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Noise / vibrations › Gearbox noise - when cornering
GEARBOX NOISE - WHEN CORNERING
Whilst driving round bends (both left and right) there is a noise in the area of the gearbox.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Steer to the right or to the left and check whether the noise increases. Steer fully and then release the steering wheel: check whether the intensity of the increases or not with the steering angle. | Move on to Step 1 | The noise only varies when steering either to the left or to the right | Proceed as instructed in the | |
| The noise stops in a straight line | Proceed as instructed in the | |||
| The noise varies greatly with the steering angle | Move on to Step 2 | |||
| The noise remains constant with the steering angle | Move on to Step 1 | |||
| 1 | DIFFERENTIAL CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the differential and, in particular, the bearings | End of diagnosis | Bearings damaged | Replace the bearings Op. 2110D26 DIFFERENTIAL INNER CASE BEARINGS - REPLACE WITH DIFFERENTIAL INNER CASE REMOVED | |
| Gears worn or damaged | Overhaul or replace the differential casing Op. 2110D10 | |||
| 2 | CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the transmission constant velocity joints | End of diagnosis | Joint damaged | Replace the joint Op. 2710A52 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE SLIDING JOINT (ONE) L/H OR R/H - R + R WITH DRIVESHAFT REMOVED - INCLUDES BOOT REPLACEMENT | |
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