Hyundai 2008 Accent - Manual (Page 208)

5 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the steer-
ing wheel. Check the linkage for bends or
damage. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.
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o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
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o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
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o Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
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o Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage. Check
air conditioning performance according
to the relevant shop manual if necessary.
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o Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Re-
place any damaged parts and, if neces-
sary, repack the grease.
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o Power Steering Pump, Belt and
Hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Replace
any damaged or leaking parts immedi-
ately. Inspect the power steering belt for
evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear,
oiliness and proper tension. Replace or
adjust it if necessary.