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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    Horn
    To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on your steering wheel. Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly. NOTICE To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn symbol on ...

    Operation in Foreign Countries
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    Checking the free-play
    STEERING WHEEL To check the steering wheel free-play, stop the car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be ...