Pinpoint Test B: Excessive Noise - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

204-00-1 I Suspension System
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General Information 204-00-1 I
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PINPOINT TEST B : EXCESSIVE NOISE
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TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
2006.0 Fiesta
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B1: INSPECT ALL STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLY AND SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLTS
AND NUTS
lnspect the strut and spring assembly and shock
absorber mounting bolts and nuts.
Are the mounting bolts or nuts loose or
broken?
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Yes
TIGHTEN or INSTALL new mounting bolts
and nuts. REFER to:
Specifications (204-0 1 Front Suspension,
Specifications),
Specifications (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Specifications).
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No
GO to B2.
B2: INSPECT THE STRUT AND SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR LEAKS
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N0TE:Make sure that the oil is not from another
source.
lnspect the strut and spring assemblies and
shock absorbers for signs of oil weepage or
leaks. Refer to weepage and leakage conditions
in the Strut or Shock Absorber Testing
component test in this procedure.
Are the struts or shock absorbers leaking?
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Yes
INSTALL new struts or shock absorbers as
necessary. REFER to:
Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Rear Shock Absorber (204-02 Rear Suspension,
Removal and Installation).
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No
GO to B3.