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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Moisture Breeds Corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in which corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by high humidity, particularly when temperatures
are just above freezing. In such ...
Vehicle weight
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return ...
Key positions
Key positions
CAUTION:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the car is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
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