Help with Rear Suspension Bushings

[jdingv]

Hello,

I just finished my first home-based oil change on my '01 996 Carrera Cab with 37K miles, and saw the following while I was under the car.

I don't have any suspension background, but I think this is the bushing that connects the rear sway bar to the lower control arm.

Can someone please verify or correct me on this, and give me your thoughts on whether these bushings need replacement, if it is a DIY project, and what the replacement bushings would be called?

Both sides have the same shape/wear.

TIA,

James

[dlipka]

Hi - What specifically are you refering to in your photo? (On initial glance, nothing looks out of place...)

[jdingv]

Hi - What specifically are you refering to in your photo? (On initial glance, nothing looks out of place...)

Almost dead center in the photo there is a bushing that seems deformed. However, having no experience, it might be correct. It just seems a bit "smooshed." I guess it is keeping two components together that are on an odd angle, so it would not surprise me if it were correct as-is.

Thanks for the quick reply,

J

[Loren]

That looks normal and okay to me.

[jdingv]

That looks normal and okay to me.

Thanks a bunch. Nice to know.

Cheers,

J