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And the bolts locating the rear bushes/wishbones to the rear subframe are a complete swine to undo. I would suggest splitting the nuts rather than wrestle with a 21mm socket and rachet along with a 21mm ring spanner. And obtaining four new bolts and nuts for re-fitting. Good luck. Oh and i have read elsewhere that if the rear bushes have been worn for sometime then damage is done to the mounting points for these on the rear-subframe. Caused by the bolts which retain the wishbones rounding and oversizing the original holes. New rear-subframe required if this is the case I believe.

Hi. I would suggest to you to have the rear wishbone bushes checked for excessive movement. I would summise this could be the cause of your problem. If these rear bushes have been worn for sometime then it may cause further damage to the rear-subframe mounting points where rear wishbones attach. You may end up with having to purchase a new rear-subframe; worst case senario. A rear wheel bearing would be more apparent if it was worn by the noise it would make; It would sound like a constant droneing and would NOT cause the tyre wear. Hope this helps........... Get them bushes checked at your local garage....... independant or otherwise.