Rear Suspension Assembly (Colt Vista 4WD): Inspection

1. Inspect crossmember, inner and outer arms, and extension rod for deformation or damage. Inspect shock absorber for oil leakage or noise.
2. Inspect torsion bar and outer arm splines for wear or damage. If damaged, replace inner arm bushing.
3. If inner arm busing needs replacing, remove inner arm. Using press, Bushing Remover/Installer (MB991117), Adapter Ring (MB991119) and Base (MB991118), press bushing from inner arm. See Fig 1.
   CAUTION: Install inner arm bushing with thicker side of bushing toward inner side of body.
4. Using press, bushing remover/installer, adapter ring and base, press bushing into inner arm, with thicker side of bushing toward inner side of body.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Inner Arm Bushing (Colt Vista 4WD)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.