Chassis

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
a. Check the steering wheel freeplay.
b. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
- Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
- Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
- Boot clamps are not loose.

2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG (DRIVER'S SIDE:) (PASSENGER'S SIDE:)

3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.

4. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
a. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
b. Make sure the front wheels are in a straight-ahead position, and depress the brake pedal.
c. Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front coil spring.
d. Inspect the dust cover for damage.

5. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
Visually check the automatic transmission and differential for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair it.

6. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
7. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL