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Fault Finding REF•9 Transmission slips, shifts roughly, is noisy, or has no drive in forward or reverse gears There are many probable causes for the above problems, but the home mechanic should be concerned with only one possibility - fluid level. Before taking the vehicle to a dealer or transmission 7 Driveshafts Clicking or knocking noise on turns (at slow speed on full-lock) Lack of constant velocity joint lubricant, possibly due to damaged gaiter (Chapter 8). Worn outer constant velocity joint (Chapter 8). 8 Braking system Vibration when accelerating or decelerating Worn inner constant velocity joint (Chapter 8). Note: Before assuming that a brake problem exists, make sure that the alignment is correct, and that the vehicle is not loaded with weight in an Vehicle pulls to one side under braking Worn, defective, damaged or contaminated front or rear brake pads on one side (Chapters 1 and 9). Seized or partially-seized front or rear brake caliper piston (Chap- ter 9). A mixture of brake pad lining materials fitted between sides (Chapter 9). Brake caliper mounting bolts loose (Chapter 9). and 10). Noise (grinding or high-pitched squeal) when brakes Brake pad friction lining material worn down to metal backing (Chapters 1 and 9). Excessive corrosion of brake disc - may be apparent after the vehicle has been standing for some time (Chapters 1 and 9). Brake pedal feels spongy when depressed Air in hydraulic system (Chapter 9). Excessive brake pedal travel Faulty master cylinder (Chapter 9). Excessive brake pedal effort required to stop vehicle Faulty vacuum servo unit (Chapter 9). (Chapters 1 and 9). Primary or secondary hydraulic circuit failure (Chapter 9). Judder felt through brake pedal or steering wheel when braking Excessive run-out or distortion of brake disc(s) (Chapter 9). (Chapters 1 and 10). Brakes binding Seized brake caliper piston(s) (Chapter 9). Rear wheels locking under normal braking Seized brake caliper piston(s) (Chapter 9). 9 Suspension and steering Note: Before diagnosing suspension or steering faults, be sure that the Vehicle pulls to one side Defective tyre (Chapter 1). and 10). Incorrect front wheel alignment (Chapter 10). ters 1 and 10). Wheel wobble and vibration Front roadwheels out of balance (vibration felt mainly through the steering wheel) (Chapter 10). Rear roadwheels out of balance (vibration felt throughout the vehicle) (Chapter 10). Roadwheels damaged or distorted (Chapter 10). (Chapters 1 and 10). Wheel bolts loose (Chapter 10). |