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    D2 Rear End Getting Sloppy

    The handling of our '04 D2 is getting noticeably awkward. The rear axle seems to be moving around laterally too much. Time for maintenance. I would suspect the bushings have had it. Would you guys recommend replacing all of them: - Rear panhard bar (first) - trailing arms Or just the...
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    Play in front axle

    I can move the front driveshaft about 1/4 turn before it engages. This is causing rattling at part-throttle. Should I think the front diff or xfer case is the problem? '04 D2 120K miles.
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    D2 Transmission Shift Shudder

    I am experiencing transmission shift shudder. It is intermittent and typically the 3-4 shift. Have changed the fluid/filter a few times thinking it might be old fluid or a clogged filter. The transmission pan had just a thin coating of black film. The filter bolts where so tight (for an 8nm...
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    '04 Alternator idle 13.9v - replace?

    Should be 14.1v? Full load idle (lights, fog lights, fan, etc) around 13.7v. Sears tested and said low. Also are the Bosch/Valeo alternators interchangeable?
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    '04Blower Motor Vibration

    At higher fan speeds my blower fan is vibrating to the point it is coming through the steering wheel. Anyone else have the problem? Possibly the blades are just dirty and junk is throwing it out of balance or the thing just needs to be replaced.
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    Crankshaft pulley '04 4.6 - Can u look at yours?

    Can anyone with a 4.6 engine check the runout visually on the crankshaft pulley? With engine idling, just take a look at the spinning crank pulley and tell me if the grooves appear to be stable or whether they move around in a wave pattern. thanks.
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    Front output housing - LT230

    I am trying to get the front output shaft housing off to fix the seal. Someting is holding it on by the shaft it feels like. It feels springy. Can anyone help? I left the selector in high range. Should it be in neutral?