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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    Engine compartment
    (2.7 Gasoline) 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir 3. Air cleaner 4. Fuse and Relay box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Engine oil level dipstick 7 ...

    Suspension mounting bolts
    Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque. ...

    Malfunction Indicator Light
    This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component and the system is not functioning properly. This light will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned ...