Abnormal noise

Condition	Possible Cause	Action
Abnormal noise	Damaged front strut assembly (shock absorber) or mountings	Repair or replace front strut assembly (shock absorber) or mountings.
	Damaged rear shock absorber or mountings	Replace rear shock absorber.
	Worn, sticky or loose tie-rod ends	Replace tie-rod ends.
	Worn or damaged suspension arm joints	Replace suspension arm.
	Worn, sticky or loose tie-rod ball joints	Replace tie-rod.
	Worn, sticky or loose drive shaft joints	Replace drive shaft joints.
	Worn suspension arm front bushings	Replace suspension arm front bushings.
	Worn suspension arm rear bushings	Replace suspension arm.
	Loose stabilizer bar	Tighten bolts or nuts and/or replace bushings.
	Loose wheel bolts	Tighten wheel bolts.
	Loose suspension bolts or nuts	Tighten suspension bolts or nuts. •Front: •Rear:
	Broken or damaged wheel bearings	Replace wheel bearing. •Front: •Rear:
	Broken coil springs	Replace coil springs. •Front: •Rear:
	Poorly lubricated or worn strut bearings	Replace strut bearings.
	Power steering system malfunction	Check and correct malfunction.
	Deteriorated rear axle bushings	Replace rear axle bushings.