Ford 2002 Bantam, Workshop Manual

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100-04-42 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-42
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
E859 EN 02/2001 2002 Bantam
PINPOINT TEST A: HIGH SPEED SHAKE
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: INSPECT THE TIRES
1
Inspect the tires.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
REFER to Section 100-02.
- Inspect the tires for extreme wear or damage,
cupping or flat spots.
• Are the tires OK?
Yes
GO TO
A2
No
REFER to Section 204-03.
A2: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS
1
Inspect the wheel bearings.
- Carry out the vibration diagnosis.
REFER to Section 204-00.
• Are the wheel bearings OK?
Yes
GO TO
A3
No
INSTALL a new wheel bearing as
necessary.
REFER to Section 204-01.
(front) or REFER to Section 204-02A / 204-02B.
(rear). TEST the system for normal
operation.
A3: INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL HALFSHAFT JOINT BOOTS
1
Inspect the front wheel halfshaft joint boots.
- Spin the front tyre by hand.
- Inspect the front wheel halfshaft joint boots
for cracks, tears, splits or splattered grease.
• Are the front wheel halfshaft joint boots OK?
Yes
CARRY OUT Pinpoint Test E.
No
INSTALL new front wheel halfshaft joint
boot(s).
REFER to Section 205-04. TEST
the system for normal operation.