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.
See also:
Using the Clutch
The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released
slowly. Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can cause
unnecessary wear.
Do not parti ...
Block the Wheel
Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite from the flat to keep the vehicle
from rolling when the car is raised on the jack. ...
Trip computer
(If installed)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled
driver information gauge that displays
information related to driving, such as a tripmeter,
distance to empty, average fuel consump ...