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– Check boot -2- for track rod ball joint all around for damage
and make sure it is seated correctly.
– Check play at track rod ball joint.
Upper links:
– Upper links -2-: Check bushes of swivel joints all around for
damage and make sure they are seated correctly.
– Check swivel joints for play.
– Check bonded rubber bushes -3- and -4- of swivel joints (top)
for play.
Anti-roll bar:
– Check anti-roll bar bush -3- for damage.
Drive shaft and steering rack:
– With steering turned: Check drive shaft boots -arrows- all
around for damage and make sure they are seated correctly.
– Check boot -arrow- of steering rack all around for damage and
correct seating.
– Repeat checks for components on opposite side of vehicle.
– If faults are found on any of the above components: Renew
relevant component.
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