Position the vehicle on a two column lift.

If the area where the noise is coming from has been identified, firstly check the fastenings in that area, otherwise follow the order indicated.

Using a torque wrench set to the recommended value, check that the shock absorber stem fastening to end stop plate dome plate (1) is tightened to the recommended torque.

Raise the vehicle and check that the front suspension is correctly tightened. Visually inspect that the yield point type bolts fastening the shock absorber bracket (2) to the steering knuckle have not become loose and are tightened to the recommended torque.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastening between steering box and crossmember (3) is tightened to the specified torque.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastening between the steering link and the steering knuckle (4) is tightened to the recommended torque.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastenings securing the anti-roll bar to crossmember (5) are tightened to the torque given below.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastenings securing the connecting rod to the shock absorber (6a) and to the anti-roll bar (6b) are tightened to the torque given below.

Visually check that the yield point type bolts securing the track control arm front bush (7a) and the track control arm rear bush (7b) have not become loose.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastenings between the track control arm rod end and steering knuckle (8) are tightened to the recommended torque.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the fastenings securing the crossmeber brackets to the body side member (9a) and the rear fastenings securing the crossmember to the body side member (9b and 9c) are tightened to the recommended torque.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the bolt securing the band to crossmember (10) is tightened to the recommended torque.

Using a torque wrench calibrated to the recommended value, check that the bolt securing the front brake caliper to the steering knuckle (11) is tightened to the recommended torque.

Visually inspect that the yield point type bolt fastening the connecting rod to the mechanical crossmember (12) has not become loose.