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Report: Bushings May Deteriorate With Age and Cause Noise

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Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999

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Various bushings—located around the subframe, suspension, and steering—deteriorate with age. A clunking noise when driving over bumps, accelerating, or stopping may be a sign of worn bushings.

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