1998 Toyota Camry Rattle in rear end

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
111,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FMIKE
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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.

Thank you
mike
Nov 15, 2008 at 9:27 AM
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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.
Nov 15, 2008 at 1:20 PM
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TOYOTECH
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The rear sway bar bushings wear and can't tightly hold the sway bar causing a rattling sound over bumps.
Nov 23, 2008 at 12:15 AM
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JAMES W.
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I love it when a good plan comes together.
Nov 23, 2008 at 12:06 PM