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Old 07-22-2006, 02:17 PM   #4
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Re: what else to check??

Those are all relatively low-skill tasks. It's just routine maintenance which should be performed on almost any vehicle. Assuming the vehicle was equipped with a lug wrench and jack, you should be able to remove a wheel one at a time to inspect brakes and suspension components. It would be better to have a floor jack and at least two jack stands, and you NEVER want to get under anything on a vehicle resting only on the factory jack, or anything not supported by adequate jack stands.

Still, with minimal tools, equipment, and skills you should be able to complete the majority of the maintenance and inspection without having to pay someone shop rates to perform menial labor. About the only tasks which might require lifting the vehicle are the brake inspection and some parts of the suspension inspection - I've gone back and highlighted those in Red. The park brake cables and even the fuel filter can be accessed without raising the vehicle, but it does make it easier.

The cleaning of the PCV, IAC, and throttle body will only require removing a few pieces of the air intake ductwork and air filter lid. You'll have to remove the lid to check the air filter anyway, so all that's left is removing the other end of the intake hose at the throttle body.

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