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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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 ...
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct siz ...
Ride & Handling
The Santa Fe's very stiff suspension was probably the most surprising aspect
of the SUV. It didn't help that most of my driving was done in the Land of
Potholes — a.k.a. Chicago in the spring — wh ...