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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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6ZF070L1-A
o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
6ZF070J1-A
o Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali-
pers for fluid leakage.
6ZF070K1-A
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
silencer and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the engine
and listen carefully for any exhaust
gas leakage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
6ZF070M1-A
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.
6ZF070N1-A
o Power Steering Pump, Belt
and Hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Re-
place any damaged or leaking parts
immediately. Inspect the power steer-
ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks,
excessive wear, oil contamination and
proper tension. Replace or adjust it if
necessary.
6ZF070P1-A
o Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and, if necessary, repack the grease.
6ZF070Q1-A
o Air conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
Check air conditioning performance
according to the relevant shop manual
if necessary.
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