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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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worn bushings?

is there any way to know if i have a worn out bushing? theres a decently knocking sound coming from the driver side rear wheel that goes away under braking but comes back once i let off. ive looked under there and it doesnt seem like anythings lose or has fallen off. please this is driving me crazy!
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Old May 22, 2010 | 06:49 AM
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Re: worn bushings?

Originally Posted by 87_TA_GTA
is there any way to know if i have a worn out bushing?
The bushings in your car, if they're OE, are 20+ years old. They're worn out. Whether bushings are the problem or not is another story. Try another visual and 'pull and yank' around the suspect area. Include the trans mount in your inspection.

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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Re: worn bushings?

Originally Posted by 87_TA_GTA
is there any way to know if i have a worn out bushing? theres a decently knocking sound coming from the driver side rear wheel that goes away under braking but comes back once i let off. ive looked under there and it doesnt seem like anythings lose or has fallen off. please this is driving me crazy!
hey i know this thread is two years old but i am having the same problem and was wondering if you fixed or figured out the problem, thanks in advance.
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