Maintenance and Adjustment
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ING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY
JOINT DUST BOOTS
Inspect the dust boots (1) for cracks or
damage.
Front
Rear
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Inspection:
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Inspect the steering assembly bearings,
Try to move the steering wheel up and
down, and back and forth. If there is
excessive play, replace the steering
shaft assembly.
Inspect the tie-rod ends.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and
right
until it stops completely, and then move
the steering wheel slightly in the opposite
direction. If the Tie-rod end (s) have
vertical play, replace the tie-rod end(s).
Raise the front end of the vehicle so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
Inspect the Ball Joints
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
If there is excessive play, replace the
front arms ( upper and Lower) and or the
wheel bearings.
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