Shock absorbers and bushes, check, 4WD
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Shock absorbers and bushes, check, 4WD
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Check the front and rear shock absorbers.
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Take the weight off the rear suspension and lift the steering swivel member one side at a time with a jack while checking the bushes.
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There should be no oil on the outer shock absorber cylinder (A).
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Check the condition of the upper (C) and lower (B) shock absorber bush.
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Check the rubber bushes for cracks and other damage in the following locations.
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Lower suspension arm mountings in subframe (A) and steering swivel member (B).
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Toe-in link mounting (B) in steering swivel member.
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Toe-in link mounting (C) in subframe.
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Longitudinal link mounting (E) in body.
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Check ball joints for play in the following locations:
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Upper suspension arm mounting (F) in steering swivel member.
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Upper suspension arm mounting (G) in subframe.
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Check the bushes in the suspension arm's front (A) and rear (B) mountings on the front subframe for cracks and other damage.
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Check the ball joints (A) in the suspension arm mounting in the steering swivel member for play.
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