Tpi - Running Gear - Squeaking Noises When Turning Steering Wheel Or Manoeuvring

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TPI - running gear - squeaking noises when turning steering wheel or manoeuvring

Technical product information Transaction No.: 2026214/6

Release date: 10-Jul-2018

Customer statement / workshop findings

• Squeaking/creaking noises when fully turning the steering wheel.
or
• Squeaking/creaking noises when manoeuvring in wet weather.


Workshop findings:
• One or both customer statements can be reproduced.
• No damage can be detected on the drive shafts or the axle boots.



Technical background

When fully turning the steering wheel or when manoeuvring the ribs of the outer rubber boots (wheel side) touch each other.
In wet conditions this leads to jerks, which cause squeaking or creaking noises. This can cause
squeaking/creaking noises.
These noises do not affect the service life and function of the components. The condition of the vehicle is
normal.



Production change — none

Measure — none


Customer information

Explain the background to the customer and do not repair.
A replacement is not effective. A groundless parts replacement under warranty will be redebited.
 
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