Service bulletin 2065197/1

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NHTSA's summary

Squeaking/creaking noises from the front axle and/or leaks at the lower ball joint/s. Customer statement / workshop findings: Squeaking/creaking noises when steering/manoeuvring or when the suspension compresses and/or: A leak is visible at the boot of the lower ball joint (grease emerging) however the boot does not show any damage Workshop findings: Noises: The noises can be assigned to the lower ball joint on the left and/or right side (Figure 1 - item 20). Leak (grease emerging): Leak at the boot of the lower ball joint on the left and/or right side (Figure 1- item 20) is visible however the boot is undamaged. Technical background: In the event the symptom is as described, the operative should carry out the instructions within the Measure section Make sure that the production date of the new ball joint is 36/19 or later (see date code example circled in Figure 2 - Week 36 of 2019).

The document

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Components

Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Transmission and driveline

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