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CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
DUST BOOTS
1. Check:
• dust boots ①
Damage → Replace.
Refer to “FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS,
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT” in
chapter 5.
F Front
R Rear
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Check:
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
steering assembly bearings Try to the steering wheel up
and down, and back and forth.
Excessive play → Replace the steering shaft
assembly.
• 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. 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.
• Check:
ball joints and/or wheel bearings Move the wheels
laterally back and forth. Excessive free play → Replace
the front arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel bearings.