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Steering links, checking

Fig 1: Checking Steering Links
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  1. Check the wear of the outer ball joints and the inner bearings. They should not have play.
  2. Check the protective gaiters.
  3. Check the threads of the toe-in adjuster. Anti-corrosion agent should be applied if the threads show any sign of corrosion.