INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
Inspect the steering wheel free play.
Inspect the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have any play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
Check that the steering gear housing is not damaged.
INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.
Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play.
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If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
Check the dust cover for damage.
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Inspect the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage.
INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE
Visually check the transaxle for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
INSPECT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE
Visually check the transaxle for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID COOLER HOSE AND CONNECTIONS
Inspect the hybrid transaxle fluid cooler hoses (oil cooler hoses) for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.
INSPECT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID COOLER HOSE AND CONNECTIONS
Inspect the continuously variable transaxle fluid cooler hoses (oil cooler hoses) for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.
INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Inspect the front and rear suspension.
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