| Malfunction (Symptoms) |
Probable Causes |
Corrective Action (Remedies) |
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| Excessive noise in rear suspension system |
Defective shock absorber loose; loose pivot block |
Tighten loose mounting nuts to 212 - 234 ft-lbs. Replace defective shock absorber. Tighten mounting bolts to 86 - 94 ft-lbs. |
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Missing or defective bump stop |
Install new stop. |
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| Excessive noise and / or vibration in rear suspension system |
Damaged wheel bearing or spindle. (Spindle is an integral part of trailing arm assembly.) |
Replace bearing. Replace spindle |
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System out of alignment |
Align |
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Defective tire or wheel |
Replace bearing. Replace spindle |
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Defective trailing arm bushing |
Replace bearing. Replace spindle |
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| Suspension system has collapsed |
"If suspension system has collapsed |
torsion bar or anchor is broken |
the securing splines are stripped |
or bar has come loose." |
Replace defective part(s). Reposition serviceable loose bar. |
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| Suspension system operation too stiff |
Torsion bar out of adjustment |
Adjust |
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Defective shock absorber |
Replace |
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