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should be even with the bottom of the filler
hole.
Rear Axle Alignment
Continual road shock and load stresses
may force the rear axles out of alignment.
If you detect rapid tire wear on the rear
axles, you may have misaligned axles. If
you suspect rapid tire wear, have your rear
axle alignment checked and adjusted by an
authorized dealer.
Suspension alignment should be checked
when any one of the following conditions
exist:
• Discovery of loose suspension
fasteners. (Loose, defined as any
torque below the recommended
torque value.)
• Discovery of elongated holes in a
suspension component.
• Bushing replacement.
• Excessive or abnormal tire wear.
Steering System
The steering system consists of a power
steering pump, gearbox and reservior.
WARNING
Do not operate the vehicle if the steer-
ing system is not working properly. You
could lose control of your vehicle if the
steering system is not in good working
condition, which could result in a seri-
ous accident. For driving safety, visual-
ly check the steering gear and compo-
nents. Frequent checks are important
for driving safety, especially after trav-
eling over rough roads. Failure to com-
ply may result in death, personal in-
jury, equipment or property damage.
WARNING
If this chassis is equipped with an
electronic stability system (ESC) and
any part of the steering system (e.g.,
linkage, steering driveline, column,
front end alignment, etc) is repaired,
removed, or disassembled in any way,
or if the steering angle sensor is re-
placed, the steering angle sensor must
be recalibrated. Any repairs or adjust-
ments to any part of the steering sys-
tem must be performed by an author-
ized dealer. Failure to comply may re-
sult in death, personal injury, equip-
ment or property damage.
Oil (under low pressure) provides the
power to operate the steering gear. It also
serves to lubricate moving parts and
remove heat. A loss of steering efficiency
will occur if too much heat builds up in the
system.
If the steering feels unbalanced from side-
to-side while turning, check for the
following possible causes:
• unequal tire pressures
• vehicle overloaded or unevenly
distributed load
• wheels out of alignment
• wheel bearings improperly
adjusted.
If you cannot correct the problem, check
with an authorized dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with integral
power steering. The system includes an
engine-driven fluid pump, a fluid reservoir,
the steering gear, and connecting hoses.
Because of the hydraulic power assist, little
effort is required to turn the steering wheel.
When no input is applied through the
steering wheel, the steering gear will return
to the neutral position. If, for any reason,
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