Having carried out the road test, during the

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 the dust cover is correctly attached and is not rubbing against the spring or the shock absorber casing, by moving it and applying pressure and releasing it above the shock absorber casing

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 ON STATE OF CLIPS ON LAYOUT BRACKETS

Replace the camber rod checking the correct camber values

Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

Replacement of longitudianl arm complete with transverse plate and bodyshell mounting bracket, in accordance with the

Op. 4420B10 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION WISHBONE (ONE) - R+R

checking the toe-in values are correct

Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

Check that there is no deterioration/rubbing of the bush on the mounting bracket securing the arm to the bodyshell.

Check that there is no deterioration/rubbing of the front and rear bushes fastening the longitudinal arm to the steering knuckle.

Replacement of longitudinal arm complete with bodyshell mounting bracket, in accordance with the

Op. 4420B10 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION WISHBONE (ONE) - R+R

restoring the correct toe in values

Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

Replacement of rear stub axle

checking the toe-in values are correct

Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

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

See Test 4420CA CHECKS ON REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR

More specifically:

- correct positioning of anti-roll bar in relation to the vehicle centre-line; of the bar is centered, check for any signs of mounting/bar sliding;

- 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 longitudinal arm;

- fastenings to torque between bar and crossmember;

- fastenings to torque between bar and longitudinal arm connecting rod.

Check, after loosening the longitudinal arm, through a rotary movement, that there is no seizing/excessive clearance for both joints for the rod connecting the bar to the longitudinal arm.

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

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.

Restore the correct fitting/positioning of the components.

The correct fitting (of the spring-shock absorber assembly) should be carried out positioning the two cusps (arranged at 180°) of the mounting parallel to the fastening axis of the shock absorber to the longitudinal arm.

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. 7040B18 LOAD COMPARTMENT LOAD PLATFORM SIDE TRIM ONE LH OR RH - 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;

- that the buffer plate is fitted in the correct position

See Test 4420AG CHECK ON CORRECT FITTING OF SHOCK ABSORBER BUFFER PLATE