vectra estate rear suspension bushes - steveh67
please help.. today i have replaced the upper suspension bushes on the rear suspension assy. a clunking noise has been evident for months . prior to this i have fitted new shocks and inspected the coil springs.......... i still have the damn noise can anyone help? i cant see how to change the bottom bushes as i looks physically impossible as the bottom casting of the shock carrier is in the way and no tools can get behind it to push the bushes out,all help appreciated. Steve
vectra estate rear suspension bushes - SjB {P}
Here's how.
Needs a special tool.
forum.vectra-sport.com/showthread.php?t=29&p=
vectra estate rear suspension bushes - trickynicky
I had the same problem. Turned out to be the anti-roll bar bushes. I think Vauxhall call them stabiliser bushes. Easy job and still ok 20k later
vectra estate rear suspension bushes - steveh67
ordered two today and will fit when weather permits, will let you know the outcome.Steve (Thanks)
vectra estate rear suspension bushes - steveh67
AT LAST .the knocking noise has finally gone due to fitting of new anti-roll bar bushes, i struggled last Sunday fitting tne suspension arm bushes as i didn't have the recommended franklin tool, so in conclusion if you have a vectra knocking at the rear end change the anti roll bar bushes first (only cost £3 odd + vat ) from dealers as the other bushes were £35 of ebay.hope this helps some of you veccy owners out there.

Regards Steve.
vectra estate rear suspension bushes - Dynamic Dave
Well done Steve, and sorry for misleading you into thinking that it *could* have been the other bushes, as mentioned in an earlier thread.

DD.