Chassis

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
a. Check the steering wheel freeplay.
b. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
1. Check the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
2. Check the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
3. Check the boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
a. Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
3. INSPECT 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.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
a. Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, oil leakage or damage.
5. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
a. Visually check the automatic transmission and differential for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair it.
6. Canada: REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
7. Canada: REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
8. ROTATE TIRE