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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Exterior
Roughly the same size as Honda’s first-generation CR-V, the Santa Fe is 177.2
inches long overall and close to 66 inches tall. It rides on a 103.1-inch
wheelbase. Ford’s Escape has the same wheelb ...
Tail Gate (3 Door)
o To open the tail gate, unlock it by turning the key clockwise, then pull the
outside handle toward you.
o To close, lower the tail gate and shut firmly to engage the latch. Lock the tail
gate ...
To Keep Locks from Freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with an approved
de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If ...