Inspection Procedure 8

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Groaning, Clicking or Rattling Noise When Brakes Are Not Applied.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1: Check whether foreign material has entered the wheel covers.

Q: Is there foreign material?

YES: Remove it. Then go to Step 5.

NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2: Check for looseness of the wheel nuts.

Q: Are the wheel nuts loose?

YES: Tighten to 98 ± 10 Nm (73 + 7 ft. lbs.) Then go to Step 5.

NO: Go to Step 3.





STEP 3: Check for looseness of the caliper installation bolt.

Q: Is the caliper installation bolt loose?

YES: Tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Then go to Step 5.

NO: Go to Step 4





STEP: 4. Check the wheel bearings for wear, damage or dryness.

Q: Is there fault?

YES: Apply grease or replace the part. Then go to Step 5

NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5: Recheck symptom.

Q: Is the symptom eliminated?

YES: Diagnosis is complete.

NO: Start over at Step 1. If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the symptom chart. Symptom Chart For Inspection Procedues