Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, ...
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown on the certification label. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR. ...
Knock Sensor (KS) Description and Operation
Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable
vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. The two Knock Sensor
(KS) are installed inside the V-valley of the cylinder bl ...