Hi All,

My FL2 has recently developed a squeaking noise which appears to be originating from the rear passenger side wheel. The squeak originally started off I would describe as light 'squeak' which happened when I'd been driving for about 1/2 hour but now it starts to 'squeak' after about 5 mins of driving and it getting progressively louder. Any ideas what this could be ??

Thanks

Mike.

Check your vin number as this might be what is wrong. Have a look at this bulletin from land rover



Technical Service Bulletin
No.LTB00048v5
04 February 2008
Reissue
Please replace the previous edition of this bulletin.

This bulletin supersedes TSB LTB00048v4/2007 dated 13 September, which should either be destroyed or clearly marked to show it is no longer valid (e.g. with a line across the page).

Subject/Concern: Creak/Clicking Noise From Rear of the Vehicle

Models:
Freelander 2/LR2 (LF) VIN-range: Up to H045063


Markets: All

Section: 204-02

Summary:
A creak or clicking noise emanating from the rear strut area on the left or right side of the vehicle. Most evident when traveling under 20mile/h (32km/h) turning left or right under sharp acceleration and/or braking. In worst cases when traveling under 20mile/h (32km/h) over bumps in a straight line.

This version has been issued for a change in the Suggested Customer Concern Code and Condition Code.

NOTE: This concern is NOT a rattling noise.

Cause: Rear road spring upper coil slips laterally on the rubber isolator causing it to rub against the isolator/wedge. When the isolator is sufficiently worn, the spring contacts the plastic wedge causing the noise. Suggested Customer Concern Code - N51.
Action: Should a customer express concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.



Parts Required:
Description Part Number Quantity
Rubber Isolator LR007436 2
Plastic Wedge LR006984 2
Nut FY110056 2
Bolt LR000073 2

Labour Time:
Operation Description Operation No. Time
Install rear springs 64.20.12 3 hours

Repair/Claim Coding:
Causal Part: LR006492 (Vehicles with a Base Radio) or LR006493 (Vehicles with High or Mid level Radio)
ACES Condition Code: 30
Defect Code:


Service Instruction
1 . Remove the rear shock absorber (see Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section: 204-02 (64.30.02)).
2 . Discard the removed spring isolator and wedge.
3 . CAUTION: The new isolator and wedge must be oriented correctly with the notch and tang engaged. (see E97227).

Install a new isolator and wedge on the removed spring.


4 . Install the spring with new top isolator to the shock absorber.
5 . Install the rear shock absorber (see Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, section: 204-02 (64.30.02)).
6 . Carry out steps 1 to 5 for the opposite side of the vehicle.

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