General Creaking Sound Under Load

[Terenc3Le3]

Hi All. I've just completed my major servicing and requested the local Fiat specialised workshop to check on this - they said everything is fine.

Thing is..everytime (or at least 70% of the time) when getting in and out of the passenger side (or simply stepping on the door sill area), there will be creaking sound coming from the rear suspension area. Driving does not invoke this sound unless with the spare tyre loaded into the compartment.

Any ideas on which mountings to check or lubricate myself? I don't think its my absorber as they are free from leaks and pretty new Koni Sport ones.

Thanks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

[andydiver]

Could just be the rear brakes. Is the car on a slope when you hear this noise? Try again with chocks and car in gear or pull the hand brake another notch.

 

[Terenc3Le3]

Hi Andydiver. Thanks. It really seemed to be the drum brakes are the culprit.

Now I gotta return and hunt for the clanking sound from the rear while driving under load...

 

[markymark123]

Could be a bush that's starting to crack.

 

[Terenc3Le3]

Where do I access to see this bush? Because I've requested the mechanic to check during my servicing but he said all are fine ��

 

[Andy Monty]

Jack the back end up and axle stand the car

unclip abs cables 2x from cable support (to get a bit extra cable free)

place jack under rear axle beam to take the weight

remove 2x lower shock bolts (e torx)

lower beam slowly via jack until both springs are free

remove springs and rubber spring pads (one top and one bottom of each spring)

clean the rubbers up in hot soapy water and contact parts on chassis and rear beam

smear contact parts where the rubbers touch the car / beam in silicone grease


put back together ...... ((took me ages to find this was the issue on mine))

 

[Terenc3Le3]

Thanks Andy. Will check these out. But if the rubber were to be worn off, what will be the part number or item to procure?