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:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. It can be found in
four different places on yo ...
Checking the parking brake
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal
is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should
securely hold the vehi ...
Emergency starting
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. ...


