Our 2001 1.9 JTD of 118k miles, is in need of some TLC on the suspension.
I've ordered some poly ARB bushes, as packing and nail tricks no longer work, the drop links were replaced for the 3rd time back in Sept.
Visible inspection of front wishbones seem to be OK, but thinking these may need doing.
I am however, getting a different sounding knocking from the rear (side undetermined). It's more metallic in sound and happens even on smooth surfaces when car moves side to side.
For this, my initial diagnosis is the pin/bearing/bushes that hold the rear trailing arms.
When underneath that area recently, i noticed one side had grease oozing out which suggests a seal failure.
I also noticed bad perishing on the rear shock bushes.
From people's experiences here,
1. Is it best/easy to replace the front wishbones?
2. Is it best/easy to replace the rear trailing arms completely or just replace the pin/bearings/seals etc?
3. If replacing the rear trailing arms as an assy, do you get the rear wheel bearing included in the assy?
4. Is it best to replace the rear shocks?
Cheers.
I've ordered some poly ARB bushes, as packing and nail tricks no longer work, the drop links were replaced for the 3rd time back in Sept.
Visible inspection of front wishbones seem to be OK, but thinking these may need doing.
I am however, getting a different sounding knocking from the rear (side undetermined). It's more metallic in sound and happens even on smooth surfaces when car moves side to side.
For this, my initial diagnosis is the pin/bearing/bushes that hold the rear trailing arms.
When underneath that area recently, i noticed one side had grease oozing out which suggests a seal failure.
I also noticed bad perishing on the rear shock bushes.
From people's experiences here,
1. Is it best/easy to replace the front wishbones?
2. Is it best/easy to replace the rear trailing arms completely or just replace the pin/bearings/seals etc?
3. If replacing the rear trailing arms as an assy, do you get the rear wheel bearing included in the assy?
4. Is it best to replace the rear shocks?
Cheers.
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