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Fig. 27: Identifying Bearing Housing And Control Arm

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With unloaded wheels, check relative movement of wheel bearing housing to control arm.

By raising and lowers the wheels several times by hand - arrow - the relative movement between wheel

bearing housing and control arm can be observed.

If relative movement when lifting or lowering gives evidence of play that can be felt or seen, control arm

must be replaced.

Drive shaft boot

Check all around interior and exterior drive shaft boot for damage and correct seating. Turn wheel, if

necessary.

By turning the front wheels, tears can be found in their early stages.

Drive shaft boot damage can usually be recognized by leaking lubrication.

POWER STEERING: CHECK FOR LEAKS AND FLUID LEVEL, TOP OFF POWER STEERING

FLUID, IF NECESSARY

Power steering, checking oil level

With engine not running, move front wheels in straight-ahead position.

Cold fluid (approx. 68 ° F [20 ° C]):

Remove cover.

Clean dipstick with clean cloth.

Screw cap on hand-tight and remove again.

NOTE:

Screw cap fully in to get an accurate fluid level reading.

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