Rattling noise from shock absorber
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      Rattling noise from shock absorber
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     Fault symptom
    
   
   
    Rattling noise from front shock absorber when driving on an uneven surface at speeds below 20 km/h.
    
    
    
     Conditions
    
   
   
    Rattling noise from front shock absorber when driving on an uneven surface at speeds below 20 km/h. The noise comes from inside the shock absorber when the piston is at dead centre position.
    
    
    
     Procedure
    
   
   
    Replace both MacPherson struts and the springs, see
    
     MacPherson strut, dismantling and assembling.
    
    
    
   
   
    
     
      
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        Note
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         The lower spring mounting of the MacPherson strut has been changed and accordingly the spring must also be replaced.
         
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