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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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 ...
Manual transaxle
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How does the air bag system operate
• Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or START position.
• Air bags inflate instantly in the event of serious frontal or side col ...