🚗 Classic Fault — Volkswagen (1983–1992)
Golf Mk2 rear beam axle bush wear
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$70 – $180 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Bush press, ramp, axle stands
📋 Overview
The torsion beam rear axle pivot bushes wear and allow the axle to shift laterally. Results in rear-end instability.
🩺 Symptoms
- Rear wanders
- tyre wear on inner or outer edges
- clonking from rear over bumps
- poor straight line stability
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn rear beam pivot bushes
- worn trailing arm bushes
- bent axle beam
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Jack rear and check for lateral axle movement. Inspect pivot bushes for cracking or collapse
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Rear beam bush replacement
80% of users confirm this fix worked (28 reports)
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