Rear Suspension Parts

Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for excessive play, wear and damage.

1. Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. See Fig 1 .
   Fig 1: Checking Rear Wheels For Excessive Play

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2. Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
3. Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage. See Fig 2 .
   Fig 2: Checking Shock Absorber For Oil Leakage

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4. Check shock absorber bushing for excessive wear and the damage.
5. Check wheelarch height. With vehicle unladen, park vehicle on level surface. Measure wheel arch height from highest edge of wheel arch to ground. See WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  table.