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awd/4wd owners check this
Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 2:01 am
by joatmon
In a thread over at matrixvibe, a 4wd matrix owner says he had a problem where a rear suspension part was installed incorrectly which allowed something to shift causing a sudden alignment change that caused an accident. It looks like an easy thing to visually inspect, the MV thread is
http://www.matrixvibe.net/foru...=4846
Re: awd/4wd owners check this (joatmon)
Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 2:32 am
by pmh013
Good work on posting the pictures!I think I'll head out to the garage this afternoon and take a peek. With how old my car is, I'm sure it's fine but...I hope that guy gets his car fixed properly.
Re: awd/4wd owners check this (joatmon)
Posted: Mon May 03, 2004 4:06 am
by Caretaker
You are correct!! My clips are aligned, with the tabs on the outside. The photo here shows the defect: The clips I am refering to are those metal pieces that are sticking in at an angle on both sides; they should have the metal tab wrapping over the other metal, not simply rubbing against it.