Front And Rear Axle And Suspension Parts

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Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.

Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
Rotate each wheel to check for abnormal noise.

Fig 1: Checking Front And Rear Axle For Cracks And Wear
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Check the axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
Check the strut and shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
Check the suspension ball joints for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.