MFF
12/23/2007 2:47:34 PM
Just turned over 80K- have been happy with this car-
Have this noise coming from the rear- could it be the shocks? have checked them and can't find anything loose?
Doohickie
12/23/2007 3:14:03 PM
It could be:
1. Bad rear struts.
2. Bad rear strut mounts.
3. Bad sway bar bushings.
A friend of mine bought the extended warranty for his XG and I think he had a problem with the strut mounts and got them replaced under warranty at about the same mileage.
madindian1
12/26/2007 1:54:47 PM
on top of the rear struts there are insulator bushings, they go bad and that's what you have to replace. the part is cheap.
MFF
12/27/2007 9:11:35 AM
There is a 17mm nut on top, once that is removed- is the insulator bushing accessible?
MFF
12/27/2007 12:08:44 PM
After bouncing the rear of the vehicle, I knew the shocks were okay.
Jacked up the rear and removed wheels, could not see that any bushings on any of the linkage were bad.
After replacing the wheel's & lowering the vehicle, placed a mirrow where I could see the top of the shock- the insulation bushing were gone- 1/4" gap. Will order new ones.
Thanks for the advise- will let you know if this solves the problem- 95% sure it will.
Mike
