Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Inspect Rear Suspension






1. Check components for wear/damage.
2. Check if the cross support is bent.
3. Check trailing arm.
- Are bushings worn?
- Are arms bent?
4. Check lateral links.
- Are bushings worn?
- Are links bent?
5. Check trim height. Height must be correct before setting alignment. If not, are strut assemblies leaking, worn, binding, or bent?
6. Check stabilizer bar on vehicles so equipped.
- Are bushings worn or missing?
- Is the bar bent?