Hi folks,
2000 XLS.
About a month ago I replaced the both rear sway bar bushings and things seemed okay.
Then about two days ago I noticed an awful lot of noise coming from the rear, particularly when turning and going up or down an incline like a driveway. Sure enough, I took the wheel off the rear passenger side and saw this. Red encircles the deformed bracket, and green marks the hole where the bolt snapped off.
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So I'm not sure exactly what to do. I could try to back the snapped-off bolt out, but I'm not even sure the threads are intact. Closer inspection showed me that the whole bracket (or whatever it is, circled in yellow below) where the hole is might be replaceable, but it's hard to be certain. Green encircles the hole with the busted bolt again.
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Was wondering if anyone had any opinions.
2000 XLS.
About a month ago I replaced the both rear sway bar bushings and things seemed okay.
Then about two days ago I noticed an awful lot of noise coming from the rear, particularly when turning and going up or down an incline like a driveway. Sure enough, I took the wheel off the rear passenger side and saw this. Red encircles the deformed bracket, and green marks the hole where the bolt snapped off.
So I'm not sure exactly what to do. I could try to back the snapped-off bolt out, but I'm not even sure the threads are intact. Closer inspection showed me that the whole bracket (or whatever it is, circled in yellow below) where the hole is might be replaceable, but it's hard to be certain. Green encircles the hole with the busted bolt again.
Was wondering if anyone had any opinions.
