STARTING AND OPERATING 387
• Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check
tires, body structure, steering, suspension, driveline, and
exhaust system for damage.
• Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as
req
uired.
• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on the
cha
ssis, drivetrain components, steering, and suspension.
Retighten them, if required, and torque to the values spec
-
ified in the Service Manual.
• C
heck for accumulations of plants or brush. These things
cou
ld be a fire hazard. They might hide damage to fuel
lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and propeller shafts.
• After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar
dir
ty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors,
wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and
cleaned as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Inspect the clutch vent holes in the manual transmission bell
h
ous
ing for mud and debris and clean as required.
• If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud,
slu
sh or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted
material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance
and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation.
WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause
exce
ssive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not
have full braking power when you need it to prevent a
collision. If you have been operating your vehicle in
dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as
necessary.
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