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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Power Steering Fluid Level
The power steering fluid level should be checked regularly. To check the power
steering fluid level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check to make certain that
the power steering flu ...
Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels al ...
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and connections for leakage and damage. Check
air conditioning performance according to the relevant shop manual if necessary. ...