Step | Action | Value | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: Any noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle that is induced by VEHICLE SPEED or DRIVING TERRAIN as related to the rear suspension. | ||||
1 |
Important: It may be necessary to compare this vehicle to an identical vehicle in order to determine if the customer's concern is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle. Is there an abnormal noise present? | -- | System OK | |
2 |
Is there an abnormal noise present? | -- | ||
3 |
Has the repair been performed? | -- | -- | |
4 |
Are any components damaged? | -- | ||
5 | Repair or replace any damaged components. Has the repair been performed? | -- | -- | |
6 |
Does any tire exhibit unusual tread wear? | -- | ||
7 |
Is the noise now emitted from the front of the vehicle? | -- | ||
8 | Replace the tire(s) that are causing the noise. Has the repair been performed? | -- | -- | |
9 | Ensure that the park brake cable and the spare tire are secured properly. Did you service any components? | -- | ||
10 | Ensure that all of the wheel nuts are tightened to the correct specification. Tighten as necessary. Did you tighten any of the wheel nuts? | -- | ||
11 |
Is either rear shock absorber loose? | -- | ||
12 |
Is the rear shock absorber loose? | -- | ||
13 | Replace the loose or worn shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement in Rear Suspension. Has the repair been performed? | -- | -- | |
14 | Use your hands in order to push and pull on the rear axle tie rod. Is the rear axle tie rod loose? | -- | ||
15 |
Is the rear axle tie rod loose? | -- | ||
17 | Replace the rear axle tie rod as necessary. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement in Rear Suspension. Has the repair been performed? | -- | -- | |
18 | Use your hands in order to push and pull on the rear axle upper control arms and the rear axle lower control arms. Is any rear axle control arm loose? | -- | ||
19 |
Is any rear axle control arm loose? | -- | ||
20 | Replace any worn or loose rear axle control arm bushings. Refer to the following procedures in Rear Suspension: Has the repair been performed? | -- | -- | |
21 |
Caution: Do not spin the drive wheels faster than 55 km/h (35 mph) as indicated by the speedometer. This limit is necessary because the speedometer indicates only one half of the actual wheel speed when one drive wheel is spinning and the other drive wheel is stopped. Personal injury and damage may result from high speed spinning. Important: This step will require the assistance of another person to maintain the drivetrain speed. Do not use the cruise control to maintain the drivetrain speed. Important: Do not allow the stethoscope to contact any moving components. Does either wheel bearing exhibit excessive noise? | -- | ||
22 | Replace the rear wheel bearing(s). Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement in Rear Drive Axle. Has the repair been performed? | -- | -- | |
