Whilst driving, especially on unmade roads, there is knocking coming from the rear suspension.

This diagnosis can only be made after the diagnosis.

See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING Carry out the latter rst.
If the problem is only on one side, carry out the checks and any operations on the appropriate side only.

Test results
0 PRELIMINARY CHECKS ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
After carrying out a road test during diagnosis, a noise is heard
1. The noise disappears when
from the rear identi able as knocking.
End of the handbrake is operated 1. Eliminate the handbrake lever and/or handbrake clearance
See table S015 NOISE WHILST DRIVING
diagnosis 2. The noise is also present in 2. Go to Step 1
Continue according to the circumstances in which the noise
other conditions
occurs
1 OIL LEAKS CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Raise the vehicle on a two column lift and check that there are no
oil leaks from the shock absorber stem 1. Search for the cause of the leak following the appropriate
1. Leaks from other parts that diagnostic procedure
Slight dampness on the stem is considered normal
Go to are lubricated 2. Replace the shock absorber
because there is evaporation during the operation of the
Step 2 2. Leaks from the shock Op. 4420A30 REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER (ONE),
shock absorber
absorber stem LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY
If there is a persistent oil leak on the shock absorber stem, make SEPARATELY
sure that it is not coming from other parts that are lubricated
2 HANDBRAKE CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two column lift and raise it.
Inteference between outer
Check that the handbrake cables or outer casing do not knock Go to Cover the outer casing with foam rubber tape in the area of the
casing or cables and other
against the fuel tank, heat shields or bodywork during Step 3 interference or lubricate the cable
elements
oscillations.
3 INTERFERENCE CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Check that there are no signs of interference between the 1. Inteference due to incorrect 1. Eliminate the interference and restore the correct fastening.
suspension elements or between the latter and the bodyshell. Go to tting If this is not possible, replace the defective components
In particular, check that there are no signs of wear on the Step 4 2. Abrasions or non 2. Replace the spring taking care to t it correctly
suspension springs and that they do not show signs of abrasion conformity of the spring Op. 4420A48 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.
4 TIGHTENING TORQUE CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Locate the area of the possible noise source: top or bottom.
Starting from the area where the knocking was identi ed, check
the tightening torques for the following bolts:
- securing the axle bracket to the bodyshell;
- securing the bush to the axle bracket; Go to
Torque tightenings not correct Restore the correct tightening.
- lower shock absorber fastening; Step 5
- fastening the shock absorber mounting to the bodyshell;
- fastening the rear brake caliper to the stub axle
See Test 4420OB CORRECT TIGHTENINGS FOR REAR
SUSPENSION CHECKS
5 CORRECT OPERATION CHECK ALL OK PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED OPERATION
Check that the fault is no longer present End of The fault persists The knocking is caused by another system (the fuel oat in the
diagnosis tank, for example).
Carry out the appropriate checks to identify the cause of the
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