Rear Axle On All Vehicles

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Upper and Lower Transverse Link, Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar:

-- Check all around transverse link -arrows- boots for damage and proper seating.

Fig 1: Checking Control Arm, Stabilizer Bar, Tie Rod, & Boot -Arrows-

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-- Check stabilizer bar rubber bushing for damage.

-- Check upper and lower transverse links for play.

-- Check coupling rod -1- for play.

Tie Rod

-- Check tie rod -5- for play.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod

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NOTE:

Ignore items 1 and 4.

-- Check all around the tie rod joint -arrow- bonded rubber bushings for damage.

Fig 3: Checking Control Arm Boots -Arrows-

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Driveshaft:

-- For vehicles with Quattro drive: Check all around driveshaft -1- boots for damage and correct seating.