Rear Axle And Suspension Parts
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Check rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.
- Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then check ball joint end play. Refer to Wheel Bearing (front), On-Vehicle Inspection (rear) and Ball Joint .
- Make sure that the cotter pins are inserted.
- Rotate each wheel to check for abnormal noise.
- Check the axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
- Check the strut and shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
- Check the suspension ball joints for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.