While on a road trip this last week I noticed some load noises coming from the rear suspension. I first heard it while coming to a stop. It was a grinding or rubbing sound. I also noticed a clunk or thud when I start from a dead stop. But it doesn't happen every time. It feels as if there is some play in the rear suspension.

When I am turning and driving slowly through a parking lot or over uneven pavement, there is a very annoying growning sound coming from the rear suspension. I have never noticed it this bad before. Also the noises are more pronounced when the car has been driven for an while.

The rear of the car now seems less stable. Rear suspension feels loose. I feel I have to work harder to keep it straight, but I'm not fighting it, just lots of little corrections.

I got home this evening and jacked up one rear wheel with the other wheel still on the garage floor. I could turn the suspended wheel back and forth about a degree. While doing this I could see the universal twisting with it. There did not appear to be any wear in the universal. The transmission was in neutral and hand brake was off.

I am going to take the car to the dealer tomorrow.

Any help or opinons are is appreciated.

Thanks in Advance