SSANGYONG MY2002
9K-2 SQUEAKS AND RATTLES
•Tap lightly on the brake lines and listen for a rattle.
Install plastic tie straps to secure the brake lines
tightly together.
Raise the vehicle and perform a visual inspection.
Bend the heat shield slightly to gain clearance from
the underbody.
While the vehicle is cold, perform a test drive and
achieve full front suspension travel by driving
through a dip in the road.
Remove the insulators and wrap teflon tape around
the stabilizer shaft. Reinstall the insulators over the
tape.
Open the rear compartment and perform a visual
inspection of the spare tire and the tools.
Tightly secure the spare tire and all tools.
Perform a road test to verify that the noise is elimi
nated.
DIAGNOSIS
SQUEAK AND RATTLE DIAGNOSIS
Rattle Coming From the Side Rail
Check the brake lines.ChecksAction
Rattle Under Vehicle at Higher RPM
Squeak From the Front of the Vehicle in Cold Weather
Check the front stabilizer shaft insulators.ChecksAction
Check for heat shield contact with the underbody.ChecksAction
Thump From Rear of Vehicle on Bumps
Check for a properly secured spare tire in the rear
compartment.ChecksAction
Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driving Over Bumps
Check for an out-of-adjustment hatchback latch.ChecksActionTest drive the vehicle in order to verify this condi-
tion.
Loosen the latch nuts and adjust the latch down-
ward.
