The bottom part of the link (Rear Stabilizer Link) where it mounts to the little plate was visibly broken and was no longer connected and this may have explained why the car didn't feel so stable when cornering at highway speeds previously. For the bushings, I haven't had a chance to take a look...
2016.5 CX-5 with 95,000 miles on there. No major issues aside from regular wear and tear with the below:
Rear stabilizer links
Rear struts
Front lower control arm bushings
It's been a while since I last visited this thread but I did get the OEM rear shocks with the top mounts. I am not sure about the aftermarket ones but the shocks weren't expensive enough for me to justify going aftermarket.
I ended up paying a mechanic to do the job since it was freezing and...
Alright, I got the bottom bolt off using the impact gun but now I cannot slide the shock absorber off no matter how much lubrication/hammering with a chisel and using a jack to lift up the control arm. It seems like the built in rubber bushing/washer is seized to the stud itself. I can slide the...
I was working on the passenger side rear shock absorber today and I seem to have run into a few interesting issues as I am unable to successfully remove the bottom bolt for the shock absorber. No issues with the upper (x2) nuts as I had a clear line of sight and good leverage. Since clearance...