2026-04-30

Suspension - Front (Inspection)

校正代码 31010700314 0.3 注意：除非本程序中另有明确规定，否则上文所列校正代码和 FRT 反映的是执行本程序（包括关联程序）所需的所有工作。除非明确要求，否则请勿堆叠校正代码。 注意：请参阅平均维修工时深入了解 FRT 及其创建方式。 注意：请参阅人员保护确保在执行以下程序时穿戴适当的个人防护装备 (PPE)。 注意：请参阅人体工程学注意事项查看安全健康的作业规程。

  • 2026-04-23: Released new procedure.

Inspection Summary

Component Inspection Description Comment
Front Upper Control Arms (FUCA) With wheels on the ground, turn the steering wheel left/right to check for FUCA creaking noise See video FUCA Creaking Noise (step 1)
Front lateral links With wheels on the ground, turn the steering wheel full lock left/right to check for lateral link clicking noise See video Lateral Link Clicking Noise (step 1)
Front lateral links While raising the vehicle, listen for creaks in the suspension See video Lateral Link Creaking Noise (step 4)
Front aeroshield panel Inspect for contact between lateral link and front aeroshield panel See step 6
Front ball joints (condition) Visually inspect all front ball joints See steps 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15
Front ball joints (play) Inspect for excessive play on all front ball joints See steps 11, 12, 14, 15
Front compliance links Visually inspect compliance link bushings See steps 10 and 13
Front lateral link bushes Turn steering wheel and inspect lateral link bushings See steps 17 through 26

Inspection Details

  1. Test for front suspension noise.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    While parked on the two post lift, before jacking up the vehicle, close all windows, release the brake pedal, and then turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
    • While slightly turning the steering wheel to the left and right, listen for creaking noises, indicating FUCA issues. See Toolbox article #54817.

      FUCA Creaking Noise

    • While fully turning the steering wheel, listen for clicking noises near the end of the turning cycle, indicating front lateral link issues. See Toolbox article #6960000.

      Lateral Link Clicking Noise

  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Prepare the vehicle for lifting. See 举升车辆 - 双柱举升机.
  4. Inspect the front lateral links for noise.
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    注
    During raising the vehicle, pay attention to creaking noises while the vehicle is being raised, before the front wheels leave the floor. This is an indication of front lateral link wear. Confirm their condition in later steps.
  5. Fully raise the vehicle.
  6. Inspect the front aero shield for contact with the lateral link.
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    Check whether the front aero shield is touching the LH and/or RH front lateral link. Perform rework as per SB-24-12-009 when this is not yet done.
  7. Remove the front aero shield panel. See 前流线型护板 ((拆卸和更换)).
  8. Inspect the LH front ball joints.
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    Visually Inspect the ball joint for cracks, grease leakage, unseated boot and/or boot puncture.
  9. Inspect the RH front ball joints.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    Visually Inspect ball joints for cracks, grease leakage, unseated boot and/or boot puncture.
  10. Inspect the inner bushing of the LH compliance link.
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    Inspect for unusual cracks. Pry to test for excessive movement. If cracking is found in the red highlighted area, then proceed to replacement.
  11. Inspect LH compliance link to knuckle ball joint
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    注
    Inspect the ball joint for cracks, grease leakage, unseated boot, boot puncture, and ball joint free play. Replace any damaged component
  12. Inspect the LH lateral link to knuckle ball joint.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    Inspect the ball joint for cracks, grease leakage, unseated boot, boot puncture, and ball joint free play. Replace any damaged component
  13. Inspect the inner bushing of the RH compliance link.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    Inspect for unusual cracks. Pry to test for excessive movement. If cracking is found in the red highlighted area, then proceed to replacement.
  14. Inspect the RH compliance link to knuckle ball joint.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    Inspect ball joint for cracks, grease leakage, unseated boot, boot puncture, and ball joint free play. Replace any damaged component.
  15. Inspect the RH lateral link to knuckle ball joint.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    Inspect ball joint for cracks, grease leakage, unseated boot, boot puncture, and ball joint free play. Replace any damaged component.
  16. Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground.
  17. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left.
  18. Lock the steering wheel into position.
  19. Fully raise the vehicle.
  20. Inspect the inner bushing of the RH lateral link.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    Inspect for unusual cracks. Pry to test for excessive movement. If cracking is found in the red highlighted area, then proceed to replacement.
  21. Lower the vehicle until the tires are touching the ground.
  22. Remove the steering wheel holder.
  23. Turn steering wheel fully to the right.
  24. Lock the steering wheel into position.
  25. Fully raise the vehicle.
  26. Inspect the inner bushing of the LH lateral link.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    注
    Inspect for unusual cracks. Pry to test for excessive movement. If cracking is found in the red highlighted area, then proceed to replacement.
  27. Install the front aero shield panel. See 前流线型护板 ((拆卸和更换))
  28. Fully lower the vehicle.
  29. Remove the steering wheel holder.