2065197/1

Technical product information
Squeaking/creaking noises from the front axle and/or leaks at the lower ball joint/s
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Bentley
Topic
Market
area
Brand
Transaction
2065197/1
No.
Level
EH
Status
Approval
Release
date
New customer code
Object of complaint
whole vehicle -> vehicle areas -> front-end
whole vehicle -> vehicle areas -> front-end
whole vehicle -> vehicle areas -> front-end
whole vehicle -> vehicle areas -> front-end
running gear -> steering, power-assisted steering -> steer
running gear -> steering, power-assisted steering -> steer
running gear -> running gear, springs, shock absorbers
Complaint type
Position
noise, vibration -> noise
noise, vibration -> rattle
noise, vibration -> squeak
noise, vibration -> creak
noise, vibration -> noise
noise, vibration -> squeak
leaks
Vehicle data
Bentayga
Sales types
Type MY Brand Designation Engine code Gearbox code Final drive code
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
E
E
E
E
E
E
Documents
Document name
master.xml
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Technical product information
Squeaking/creaking noises from the front axle and/or leaks at the lower ball joint/s
Transaction No.: 2065197/1
Customer statement / workshop findings
Customer statement:
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.
NOTE: If the boot is damaged the lower ball joint must be replaced however warranty payments will not be permitted in this
scenario
Figure 1
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).
Figure 2
Production change
Not applicable
Measure
1) Referring to Rep.Gr 20 - Replace the left and/or right side lower ball joint
Please note: Within this procedure there are single use items which must be replaced and not reused. Ensure that new
replacements are available prior to starting this procedure
2) Carry out wheel alignment and ensure the driver assist system calibrations are performed (Depending on vehicle specification) as
follows
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Vehicle front + rear measured wheel alignment checked
•
Rear wheel camber adjust
•
Rear wheel track adjust
•
Front wheel camber adjust
•
Front wheel track adjust
•
(ACC) - Radar sensor checked + adjusted
•
Overhead view camera adjusted
•
Driver assist camera adjusted
•
Control unit for (Lane change assist) adjusted
•
Night vision system calibration
•
Headlamps to adjust
3) Raise a non-technical DISS query attaching the following
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Before and after screen shots of the wheel alignment results
Screen shots confirming the applicable drive assist systems have been successfully adjusted/calibrated
Warranty accounting instructions
Time to replace the ball joint (x1 side)
Warranty Type
110 or 910
Damage Service Number 40 36
Damage Code
00 10
Labour Operation Code 40 36 19 50
Time
10 TU
Time to remove and refit the front lower suspension lever (x1 side)
Labour Operation Code 40 17 19 00
Time
140 TU
Time to remove and refit the front lower suspension lever (both sides)
Labour Operation Code 40 17 20 00
Time
190 TU
Alignment of applicable driver assist systems (Depending on vehicle specification)
•
Vehicle front + rear measured wheel alignment checked - 44 95 03 00 - 110 TU
•
Rear wheel camber adjust - 44 94 15 50 - 30 TU
•
Rear wheel track adjust - 44 93 15 50 - 30 TU
•
Front wheel camber adjust - 44 89 15 50 - 40 TU
•
Front wheel track adjust - 44 88 15 50 - 20 TU
•
(ACC) - Radar sensor checked + adjusted - 91 63 05 51 - 30 TU
•
Overhead view camera adjusted - 90 83 15 00 - 40 TU
•
Driver assist camera adjusted - 96 38 15 50 - 120 TU
•
Control unit for (Lane change assist) adjusted - 96 35 15 00 - 50 TU
•
Night vision system calibration - 90 80 15 50 - 40 TU
•
Headlamps to adjust - 94 15 16 00 20 TU
Parts information
Refer to the ETKA parts catalogue