Having carried out the road test, during the fault diagnosis

See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING

, there was a creaking noise from the rear.

Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs.

Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it.

Check that there are no pipes, handbrake cable or heat shields under the floor that are producing noise.

Also check that springs on the layout brackets are not a source of noise

See Test 4420OA CHECK THE STATE OF SPRINGS ON LAYOUT BRACKETS

Replace the track control arms

Op. 4420B16 REAR SUSPENSION FRONT WISHBONE (ONE)- R R

Replace the track control arms

Op. 4420B18 REAR SUSPENSION REAR WISHBONE (ONE) - R R

Check that the bushes on the attachment for the anchorage strut at the stub axle are not deteriorated.

Check in accordance with the test

See Test 4420OC CHECK THE STATE OF SPRINGS ON LAYOUT BRACKETS

that the bushes fastened to the bodyshell for the longitudinal anchorage struts are correctly fitted.

Check that there are no faults with the anti-roll bar

See Test 4420CA CHECKS ON REAR STABILIZER BAR

More specifically:

• anti-roll bar correctly positioned in relation to the centre-line of the vehicle;
• paint not worn at the points where the bar and the crossmember come into contact;
• condition of centre flexible mountings in the contact area with the bar;
• presence of grease in the boots for the connecting rod between the bar and the shock absorber;
• fastenings to torque between bar and crossmember;
• fastenings to torque between bar and shock absorber connecting rod.

Check that there is no seizing / excessive clearance for the connecting rod between the bar and the shock absorber through a rotary movement.

Replace the anti-roll bar

Op. 4420C10 REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR - R+R

Replace the anti-roll bar

Op. 4420C10 REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR - R+R

Replace the anti-roll bar

Op. 4420C10 REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR - R+R

Replace the connecting rod

Op. 4420C12 REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR JOINT - R+R ON VEHICLE

Check that the mountings fastening the suspension to the bodyshell (at the shock absorber turrets) do not show signs of wear on account of rubbing.

The shock absorber must be removed for this check

Op. 4420A12 REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMENTLING/REBUILDING OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH R R

Also check that the positioning and the fitting of the semi-corner assembly (spring-shock absorber assembly) is correct.

Check the condition of the spring lower rubber seal and the rubber coating for the upper shim.

Check that there are no signs of rubbing on the suspension spring at its supports.

Also check that the spring shows no signs of interference.

If the spring shows signs of abrasion, its mechanical properties could be weakened as a result of oxidation.

Replace the shock absorber spring

Op. 4420A12 REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMENTLING/REBUILDING OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH R R

and the lower seal if damaged

Following the

Op. 7040B06 SIDE TRIM (ONE) LH OR RH, LOAD COMPARTMENT/LOAD PLATFORM - R.R.

remove the luggage compartment interior lining side panels, check that the noise is not caused by the movement of the shock absorber buffer plate.