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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1996ROADMASTER BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONDRIVELINE/AXLESMAP - DRIVE TRAIN & TRANSMISSIONDRIVETRAIN AND TRANSMISSIONBUSHINGS (EXTERNAL)
1996 Buick Roadmaster Base
Bushings (External)
1996 Buick Roadmaster BaseSECTION Bushings (External)
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| Attaching hardware bent | B | Require repair or replacement of bent part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of broken part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware corroded, affecting structural Integrity | A | Require repair or replacement of corroded part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware incorrect | B | Require repair or replacement of incorrect part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware loose | A | Require repair or replacement of loose part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require repair or replacement of missing part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Binding | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Contaminated | 1 | Suggest replacement |
| Deteriorated, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Distorted, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Missing | C | Require replacement |
| Noisy | 2 | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
If noise isolated to bushing, suggest repair or replacement. Use only approved lubricant on rubber bushings. Petroleum-based lubricants may damage rubber bushings.
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| 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 | |
| Worn affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Worn, close to the end of Its useful life | 1 | Suggest replacement |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.