1998 Toyota Camry Rattle in rear end

Tiny
FMIKE
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  • 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 111,000 MILES
Hi
this toyota has a rattle in the rear end. Sounds liike something banging under the trunk when I hit a bump. I looked under the car and every thing seems ok.

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mike
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 AT 9:27 AM

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Tiny
JAMES W.
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Mike, Check for a loose, or worn, rear strut mount. Most common cause is a broken exhaust hanger allowing the pipe or muffler to hit the body or suspension.
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008 AT 1:20 PM
Tiny
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The rear sway bar bushings wear and can't tightly hold the sway bar causing a rattling sound over bumps.
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 AT 12:15 AM
Tiny
JAMES W.
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I love it when a good plan comes together.
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 AT 12:06 PM

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