This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
infants and children in your vehicle.
You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The recommendations on this page
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make su
Children age 12 and under should
ride properly restrained in a back
seat, not the front seat. Infants and
small children should be restrained
in a child seat. Larger children
should use a bo
Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then turn on the
windshield wipers. Turn the ignition switch off
when the wipers are near the A-pillars.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the
proper locations.
3. Remove th
1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot
(B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking
grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
2. Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure the
splines (E) and joint are not excessively loose.
3.