FRONT AXLE (4X4) 45 TESTING FOR NOISE CHECKING FOR WHEEL SIDE/ OUTER SIDE (CV) JOINT NOISE NOTE This noise will appear to emanate closer to the wheel, rather than the front axle side. 1. Shift to the 2nd gear and maintain a steady speed between 20 and 30 kmph. 2. Drive the vehicle to form a figure of “8” as shown and Identify an audible and persistent “Cluck” like noise during either an extreme left or extreme right turn 3. The “Cluck-ing” noise on a particular turn can be confirmed by repeating the turn. CHECKING FOR FA SIDE/ INNER SIDE JOINT NOISE NOTE This noise will appear closer to the FA, than the wheel. 1. Shift to the 4th gear and maintain a steady speed between 40 and 60 kmph. 2. Lower the vehicle speed by gently applying the brakes while ensuring that the tyres do not screech and the vehicle does not dive forward sharply. 3. Identify an audible”Dug” sounding noise as the vehicle decelerates. As the vehicle slows down, it can be observed that the sound would become louder and occur after longer intervals.
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