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Before Driving
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Is Your Vehicle Ready to Drive?
(cont’d)
Steering
Gearbox and
Boots
Check the steering to make sure it turns smoothly in both
directions. Check that there is no binding or play in the
steering. Check for any tears in the boots.
If any tears are found, see your dealer.
Underbody Check for and remove any debris stuck in the
underbody; take extra care in your inspection if the
vehicle was last driven in deep grass, brush, a wetland,
or flooded area. Check for any visible dents or cracks.
If any dents or cracks are found, see your dealer.
Air Cleaner Inspect the air cleaner element (pages 142, 145) to
ensure it is clean and evenly oiled.
Air Cleaner
Housing
Drain Tube
Check for deposits in the drain tube. If necessary,
clean the tube (pages 148, 149) and check the air
cleaner housing.
Suspension Check the condition of all suspension components. Be
sure to look for bends or oil leaks in the damper.
Check for tears in the boots of the front arm ball joint.
Lights Make sure the headlights, taillights, and brake lights
are working properly.
Controls Check that all driving controls, including the
accelerator pedal, brake pedal, reverse lever, parking
brake lever, drive mode select lever, and the shift
paddles are operating smoothly.
Tie-rod Ends The wheels need to be lifted off the ground to
correctly check the tie-rod ends, so it cannot be done
in the pre-drive inspection. To have the tie-rod ends
properly inspected, see your dealer.
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