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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, ...

Winter driving
More severe weather conditions of winter result in greater wear and other problems. To minimize winter driving problem, you should follow these suggestions: ...

Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid according to the maintenance schedule. ...