Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint

With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.

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    Instrument and controls
    1. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch). 2. 4WD Lock Switch (If installed). 3. Traction Control System (TCS) Switch (If installed) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch (If inst ...

    Using the Clutch
    The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not parti ...

    Drive Belts
    Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessary. Drive belts should be checked periodically for proper tension and adjusted as neces ...