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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, ...

ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER (Without Trip Computer)
1. Odometer The odometer records the total driving distance in miles, and is useful for keeping a record for maintenance intervals. NOTE: Federal law forbids alteration of the odometer of any v ...

Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you s ...