Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
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Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn
or damaged in any way. ...
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly. To check the power steering fluid
level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check
to make certain that the power steering flui ...
Replacing a Fusible Link
A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from the battery are ever
overloaded, thus preventing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This could be
caused by a short in the system draw ...