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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Gearbox noise - when cornering

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Noise / vibrations › Gearbox noise - when cornering
Fault diagnosisGearbox 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.

Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 1The noise only varies when steering either to the left or to the right

Proceed as instructed in the

See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING

The noise stops in a straight line

Proceed as instructed in the

See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING

The noise varies greatly with the steering angleMove on to Step 2
The noise remains constant with the steering angleMove on to Step 1
1DIFFERENTIAL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the differential and, in particular, the bearings

Op. 2110D MANUAL GEARBOX DIFFERENTIAL

End of diagnosisBearings damaged

Replace the bearings

Op. 2110D26 DIFFERENTIAL INTERNAL CASING BEARINGS - REPLACE WITH DIFFERENTIAL INTERNAL CASING REMOVED

Gears worn or damaged

Overhaul or replace the differential casing

Op. 2110D20 DIFFERENTIAL INTERNAL CASING, REMOVED - DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLY, CHECK PLANET AND SATELLITE GEARS

2CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the transmission constant velocity jointsEnd of diagnosisJoint damaged

Replace the joint

Op. 2710A24 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT (ONE) L/H OR R/H - R + R WITH DRIVE SHAFT REMOVED - INCLUDES BOOT REPLACEMENT

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