Can cause premature tire wear, and depending of the component, it can start to decrease the life spam of other componets as well.
Damaged or worn rear suspension components may affect the stability of the car, specially on turns, bumpy terrain or roads and the risk is even higher on high speeds.
The factory service manual states that rear camber is not adjustable; only the rear toe is adjustable via the control rods. However, worn rear suspension parts can throw off the camber, including (but not limited to) worn suspension arm bushings (also called a "control arm"; the "control rod" is a separate part). Worn knuckle-to-suspension-arm bushings can also cause camber misalignment, as well as loose struts not fastened properly to the knuckle.
The rattle could be caused by loose bolts or worn suspension parts. The rear suspension should be checked to insure that no parts are close to breaking.
Some part of the rear suspension is worn, bent or broken.
If it's independent rear suspension, it's been knocked out of alignment. Yes, rear suspension can be knocked out of alignment.
Bad shocks, worn ball joints, worn tie rod ends - all cause tire wear.
Shocks or struts worn out, worn suspension parts, or front end out of alignment. Most likely worn shocks or struts.
Many things can cause steering shake. Wheels out of balance. ( including rear wheels ) Tryes out of round. Worn steering components. Worn suspension components. Even loose wheel nuts/bolts. Get it checked out for safetys sake.
rear suspension bushes worn, I had the same problem, a common fault easily fixed.
Yes
Normally caused by worn steering or suspension components.
Worn out shocks perhaps. Could be bad suspension bushings too.
The rear universal joint on a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder should be replaced when it becomes worn out or broken. Symptoms of a worn joint include rough handling and suspension issues.