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CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings (except stabilizer bar) should be tight- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - REAR SUSPENSION CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION VEHICLE INSTABILITY 1. Loose or worn wheel bearings. 1. Replace wheel bearings. 2. Loose, worn or bent suspension 2. Inspect, tighten or replace components 3. Tire pressure. 3. Adjust tire pressure. VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE 1. Weak or broken spring. 1. Replace spring. 2. Alignment. 2. Align vehicle to specifications. 3.Tires. 3. Replace tires. 4. Brakes. 4. Repair as necassary. KNOCKING, RATTLING 1. Worn shock bushings. 1. Replace shock. 2. Loose shock mounting. 2. Tighten to specifications. 3. Shock valve. 3. Replace shock. 4. Weak or broken spring. 4. Replace spring. 5. Loose, worn or bent suspension 5. Inspect, tighten or replace components IMPROPER TRACKING 1. Loose, worn or bent suspension 1. Inspect, tighten or replace components 2. Bent axle. 2.Replace axle. SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE CHART TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. Shock Absorber Lower Nut 102 75 — Shock Absorber Upper Bolt 102 75 — Stabilizer Retainer to the Axle 61 45 — Stabilizer Link to Stabilizer Bar 102 75 — Stabilizer Link to Frame 102 75 — Jounce Bumper Bolts 41 30 — 2 - 40 REAR ND |