- Apr 9, 2001
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I just recently bought this car and have a laundry list of things to do for it. First order of business was to replace the 12 year old struts. They're pretty much ruined as you can see from the pics. The car rides a lot smoother now
I was going to replace the broken antenna too while the rear suspension was off. I gave up after hours of trying to remove the antenna mast. I even went as a far as removing the whole assembly and dissembling it but the damn thing (antenna mast) wouldn't come out. I gave up and put everything back together. lol.
My radio still works with the broken retractable antenna so I'm not in a big rush to get it done anyway :/
However, this doesn't fix my rear suspension squeaking issue. Found out it was this bar with the bushing attached to the end of it was making the noises.
Does anyone know what is this thing called and how can I replace it? Can I replace just the bushing or do I have to get the whole assembly?
I got a couple more issues to be address in the future and hopefully you guys can help me.
- Front brakes squeaks (I think I'm going to replace front & rear brakes/rotors)
- Power steering pump making whining noise, volume is very low so I guess I have some time before it goes. It whine/buzz whenever I turn left or right or accelerate on the gas pedal.
- Front wheels studs. Found out I need to replace 2 front wheel studs because one was broken off a long time ago (riding on 4 studs) and the other was cross-threaded by the previous owner.
- Engine & transmission mount - I don't think I need to do these right away unless it's quick and simple to replace. the car still drives fine but I can feel it making the clunk sound as I take the car out of park.
I was going to replace the broken antenna too while the rear suspension was off. I gave up after hours of trying to remove the antenna mast. I even went as a far as removing the whole assembly and dissembling it but the damn thing (antenna mast) wouldn't come out. I gave up and put everything back together. lol.
My radio still works with the broken retractable antenna so I'm not in a big rush to get it done anyway :/
However, this doesn't fix my rear suspension squeaking issue. Found out it was this bar with the bushing attached to the end of it was making the noises.
Does anyone know what is this thing called and how can I replace it? Can I replace just the bushing or do I have to get the whole assembly?
I got a couple more issues to be address in the future and hopefully you guys can help me.
- Front brakes squeaks (I think I'm going to replace front & rear brakes/rotors)
- Power steering pump making whining noise, volume is very low so I guess I have some time before it goes. It whine/buzz whenever I turn left or right or accelerate on the gas pedal.
- Front wheels studs. Found out I need to replace 2 front wheel studs because one was broken off a long time ago (riding on 4 studs) and the other was cross-threaded by the previous owner.
- Engine & transmission mount - I don't think I need to do these right away unless it's quick and simple to replace. the car still drives fine but I can feel it making the clunk sound as I take the car out of park.
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