Front Axle On All Vehicles

Tie Rod Ends 

-- Check all around the tie rod joint boots -2- for damage and proper seating.

Fig 1: Check Play By Moving Tie Rods And Wheels

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-- Check tie rod ends for play.

Control Arm and Guide Link: 

-- Check all around the control arm and guide link joint boots -arrows- for damage and proper seating.

Fig 2: Check All Around Ball Joint Boots

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-- Check control arm and guide link -arrows- for play.

-- Check the relative movement between the wheel bearing housing and the control arm and guide link by using your hands to repeatedly raise and lower the wheel -direction of arrow-.

Fig 3: Checking Relative Movement Between Wheel Bearing Housing And Control Arm And Guide Link

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Control Arm: 

-- Check all around the joint boots -arrows- of both control arms for damge and proper seating.

Fig 4: Checking For Play In Control Arms Joints

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-- Check both control arms for play.

Coupling Rod and Stabilizer Bar: 

-- Check coupling rod for play.

Fig 5: Identifying Sway Bar Nuts (Install But Do Not Tighten)

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Driveshaft: 

-- Check all around the driveshaft and steering gear -arrows- boots for damage and proper seating.

Fig 6: View Of CV Joint Boots

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