illustration). Any wear of these components check will cause loss of lubricant, together with dirt if they are ever disconnected, make quite sure and water entry, resulting in rapid 8 Check for any signs of fluid leakage around that the original sequence of fitting of deterioration of the balljoints or steering gear. the suspension strut/shock absorber body, or washers, bushes and anchor plates is 3 Grasp the roadwheel at the 12 o'clock and from the rubber gaiter around the piston rod. retained. 6 o'clock positions, and try to rock it (see illustration). Very slight free play may be felt, but if the movement is appreciable, further investigation is necessary to determine the source. Continue rocking the wheel while an assistant depresses the footbrake