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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT DUST
BOOTS/CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY
JOINT DUST BOOTS
1. Check:
• dust boots
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Damage
→
Replace.
Refer to “FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY
JOINTS, DIFFERENTIAL GEAR AND
DRIVE SHAFT” in chapter 7.
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Rear
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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:
• steering assembly bearings
Try to move the steering wheel up and
down, and back and forth.
Excessive play
→
Replace the steering
shaft assembly.
3. Check:
• 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 direc-
tion.
Vertical play
→
Replace the tie-rod end.
4. Raise the front end of the vehicle so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5. 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 bear-
ings.
