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of part with damaged threads if available; otherwise, replace bushing. Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part with stripped threads if available; otherwise, replace bushing. Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement. Deteriorated, affecting performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement. Distorted, affecting performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement. Leaking (fluid-filled type) .................. A ............ Require replacement. Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement. Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 1) Further inspection required. Rubber separating from internal metal sleeve on bonded bushing ......... A ............ Require replacement. Seized .................. A ............ Require replacement. Shifted (out of position) .............. B .. Require repair or replacement. Split ................... A ............ Require replacement. Surface cracking (weather- checked) ............... .. ........ No service suggested or required. (1) - If noise isolated to bushing, suggest repair or replacement. CAUTION: Use only approved lubricant on rubber bushings. Petroleum-based lubricants may damage rubber bushings. CENTER LINKS CENTER LINK INSPECTION Condition Code Procedure Attaching hardware incorrect .............. A .......... Require replacement of incorrect part, if available; otherwise, replace center link. Attaching hardware loose .................. A ... Require repair or replacement of loose part, if available; otherwise, replace center link. Attaching hardware missing ................ C .. Require replacement of missing part, if available; otherwise, replace center link. Attaching hardware threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads, if available; otherwise, replace center link. Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) ...... A ..... Require replacement of part with stripped threads, if |