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Component Tests and General Diagnostics




00 00 ... - Output shafts: checking gaiters for leaks

- Rotate rear left and right wheels by hand; in so doing, check inner and outer gaiters for damage such as holes, cracks or porosity

- Check gaiters for leaks (emerging grease)

- Check that strap retainers are securely attached to gaiters and whether any straps are missing

- On all-wheel drive vehicles the same procedure applies to the output shafts on the front axle