SSM75153

Special Service Message
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SSM 75153 - L550 / L551 Creak Noise
coming from the front of the vehicle while
steering.
Models : Discovery Sport / L550
New Range Rover Evoque / L551
Engineer :Shilvock Matthew
Date Last 20 NOV 2020 10:25:05
Updated :
Content :L550 / L551 20MY Onwards
Issue:
Creak Noise coming from the front of the vehicle while steering.
Cause:
Clash condition found between steering gear and front subframe.
Action:
Confirm customer complaint
Confirm noise is coming from steering gear area using suitable diagnostic
tool
Check vehicle to see if the clash condition occurs between the subframe and
steering gear in the areas shown in the attachments. If it does exist – replace
front sub frame using part LR145249 Topix 502-00 Uni Body, Subframe and
mounting system, front subframe
Once replaced – confirm issue is fixed.
If clash condition doesn’t exist – continue with diagnostics as per Topix.
Raise ePQR with findings and pictures.
Version : 1
Attachments : EPASCREAK.png
EPASCREAK1.png
EPASCREAK4.png
EPASCREAK3.png
EPASCREAK2.png
Jaguar Land Rover Limited 2000 - 2020 (Rel. 2684)