Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Underbody MaintenancePark Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the park brake lever (1) and the lever pivot pin (2) for
the following conditions:
The lever being bent or broken at any point – particularly at the cable
attachment
A seized or binding condition ...
Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution.
Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free.
Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion.
Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure control solenoid 5 is commanded ON and, in the engine
braking mode, the following changes occur with ...