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Spherical Ball Joints
(Upper and Lower/Right
and Left)
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Check the spherical joints for free-
play by grasping the steering
knuckle and turning it from side to
side and up and down.
4. If free-play seems excessive, contact an
authorized dealer for service.
5. Lubricate the joints with a suitable
lubricant, wipe away any excess.
Tie Rod Ends (Inner and
Outer/Right and Left)
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the free-play of the four tie rod
ends by grasping the tie rod near the
end and attempting to move it up and
down, back and forth.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod
end free-play seems excessive, con-
tact an authorized dealer for service.
Drive Axle Boots
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1. Inspect all eight drive axle boots,
front and rear, for cracks, tears, or
perforations.
2. If boot damage is present, contact an
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authorized dealer for service.
Battery
The battery is located in a compartment
between the seats. To access the battery,
remove the driver's seat; then turn the
fastener counterclockwise and remove
the battery access cover.
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