Rear Axle

Rear and front lower transverse link:

-- Check the relative movement between the wheel bearing housing and both transverse links.

-- Check all front lower transverse link bonded rubber bushings -2- for play.

Fig 1: Rear And Front Lower Transverse Link

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-- Check the bonded rubber bushings -arrows- of all transverse links for play.

Fig 2: Rubber Bushings

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-- Check the stabilizer bar bearing -arrow- for damage.

Rear and front upper transverse link:

-- Check all front upper transverse link bonded rubber bushings -3- for play.

Fig 3: Upper Transverse Link

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-- Check all rear upper transverse link bonded rubber bushings -2- for play.

Fig 4: Link Bonded Rubber Bushings

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Tie rod:

-- Check for play on the tie rod -2- bonded rubber bushings.

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Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar:

-- Check the coupling rod -2- for play.

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-- Check the stabilizer bar bearing -arrows- for damages.

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Drive Axle:

Only applies to vehicles with AWD.

-- Check the drive axle ball joint boots -arrows- for damage and proper seating.

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-- Repeat the component checks on the opposite side of the vehicle.

-- If a defect was found when inspecting the specified components, replace the respective component.