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Old 10-02-2008, 12:36 PM
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Red face Trailing arm Bushings.

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Originally Posted by SD Blue View Post
I doubt the idea of bad shocks. When I had similar problems, it was due to worn trailing arm bushings. There are two on each arm and it is difficult to see how worn they are until you remove the bolt and lower the subframe. In order to do this, you will need the MB spring compressor and I used 3/4 dr. sockets with a length of 5/16" all-thread, washers and nuts to press the old bushings out and reinstall the new. I used KY to lube the bushings for reinsertion as it is water soluble.
So in this case, it looks like I have to jack up the car? Possibly remove the wheel? KY? MB spring compressor? I looked up the bushings and they are less harsh on my already thin wallet...but buying is the easy part.

Sorry to be newb, just wanna get it right.
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