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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Loosen Wheel Nuts
The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly before raising the car. To loosen
the nuts, turn the wrench handle counterclockwise. When doing this, be sure that
the socket is seated completely over ...
Don't let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the bra ...
Good Driving Practices
o Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous.
Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfu ...