Rear Axle

Lower and Upper Transverse Link:

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

-- Check all the bonded rubber bushings -arrows- on the lower transverse link for play.

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

Fig 1: Connections -1- & -2- & Upper Transverse Link -3-

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Tie Rod:

-- Check the play on the tie rod -4- bonded rubber bushings.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod

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Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar:

-- Check the coupling rod -4- for play.

Fig 3: Remove The Bolt

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-- Check the stabilizer bar bearing -1- for damage.

Fig 4: Identifying Left And Right Bolts

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Drive Axle:

Only applies to vehicles with AWD.

-- Check all around the ball joint boots -1- on the drive axle for damage and proper seating.

Fig 5: Identifying Inner And Outer Driveshaft Boots

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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.