Rear Axle

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-- Check the stabilizer bar bearing, the transverse link and the rubber bushing -arrows- all the way around for play and damage.

Fig 1: Checking Stabilizer Bar Bearing, Transverse Link And Rubber Bushing

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-- Check the tie rod, the transverse link and the rubber bushing -arrows- all the way around for play and damage.

Fig 2: Checking Tie Rod, Transverse Link And Rubber Bushing

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-- Check the coupling rod -1- for play and damage.

Fig 3: Checking Coupling Rod And Driveshaft Ball Join Boot

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-- Check The Driveshaft Boot -Arrows-.