Strut Rod broken off

2002 BUICK CENTURY
124,321 MILES
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TAMEAKASMITH1
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Rod that connects to wheel hub on 2002 buick century has broke in the rear does tryn to replace part but dont know what the pole is call, car has been making noise and tire wiggles as if it is about to come off
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Mar 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Looks like it could be the lateral link the tube that goes between the two mounting point is round correct?
Mar 26, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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KHLOW2008
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That is the rear trailing arm.
Mar 26, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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TAMEAKASMITH1
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do u think this is easy to replace
Mar 26, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It is not difficult to replace it. You only need to jack up vehicle and put it on stand and remove the bolts holding the arm.
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:02 PM
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