23 · Diagnostics

Front suspension noise (creak/squeak)

Make: Fiat
Model: Panda Factory Service Manual
Year: 2003–2012
Section: Noisy'' / vibrations › Front suspension noise (creak/squeak)

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Fault diagnosisFront suspension noise (creak/squeak)

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE (CREAK/SQUEAK)

Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is creaking coming from the front suspension. This diagnosis can only be made after

See table S15 RUMOROSITA'' IN CONDIZIONI DI MARCIA

Carry out the latter first.

If the problem is only on one side, carry out the checks and any operations on the appropriate side only.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Having carried out the road test, during the See table S15 RUMOROSITA IN CONDIZIONI DI MARCIA , there was a creaking noise from the front. Continue depending on the circumstances in which the noise occurs.	End of diagnosis	The noise is noticeable during steering, even with the vehicle stationary The noise only occurs whilst moving	Move on to Step 1 Move on to Step 2
1	MC PHERSON MOVING ELEMENTS CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the noise is not caused by the movement of the shock absorber buffer plate (visible from the engine compartment side)	End of diagnosis	The buffer plate is loose There is contact between the rubber part of the plate and the bodyshell.	Tighten the upper nut to torque so that the buffer plate does not move any more. Place a shim no larger than 2 mm in between.
2	DUST COVER CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the dust cover is not rubbing against the shock absorber casing, by moving it and applying pressure and releasing it above the shock absorber casing	Move on to Step 3	There is rubbing	Replace the end of travel buffer
3	END OF TRAVEL BUFFER CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the end of travel buffer is correctly inserted in its housing by carrying out See Test 4410AA CHECKING CORRECT MOUNTING OF STOP PAD ON FRONT SHOCK-ABSORBER	Move on to Step 4	End of travel buffer not correctly inserted	Refit the buffer correctly
4	CHECKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that there are no pipes, cables or shields that could cause interference when the engine moves.	Move on to Step 5	Components incorrectly positioned	Reposition the components correctly
5	CHECKS UNDER THE FLOOR	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it. Check that there are no pipes or heat shields under the floor that are producing noise	Move on to Step 6	Pipes or heat shields incorrectly fastened	Renew the correct fastening
6	THRUST BUSHES CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that there are no signs of rubbing between the bushes and their seats	Move on to Step 7	Signs of rubbing detected	Lubricate the elements with silicon grease "The use of unsuitable lubricants can adversely affect the operation of the component"

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