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.
See also:
Tire Quality Grading
Department of Transportation quality grades - All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal motor vehicle Safety Standards in addition to these grades. These
quality grades are molded on the ...
Theft-alarm system
(If installed)
This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the car. This system
is operated in three stages : the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is ...
Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to assist you in steering the vehicle. If the
engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will requi ...


