The steering linkage and the suspension parts are to be inspected on a regular basis because the worn and damaged components may cause excessive wear of tires, poor ride quality, handling, and lower fuel economy. Checking shock absorbers requires parking the vehicle on flat floor, and switching off the engine and putting on the parking brake after which tire pressure is checked. To test the vehicle, press on one corner of the vehicle and release it and it ought to stop and go back to the level position in one or two bounces and in the event that it does not, the shock absorber might be defective or old. Check this at the other corners repeatingly and then ensure that the vehicle has been elevated safely on jackstands. Examine the shock absorbers to confirm that the fluid is not leaking and the fluid that is detected should be a result of the shocks after which they should be replaced as a set. Make sure that the shocks are firmly installed, make sure that they are not worn or damaged at the upper mounts, and change them, where necessary. To perform the steering and suspension inspection, visually inspection of all parts should be done to determine whether there is damage, distortion and leaks, especially around the bushings where the control arms connect with the chassis. Wipe out the lower end of the steering knuckle and also have someone to move the wheel in-and-out in monitoring any movement in the balljoint and any movement would show that it required replacement. Check play in the components of the steering system by grabbing each of the front tires and checking them to see whether there is looseness in the steering gear mounts and tie-rod ends. Finally, check the driveaxle boots in case of tears, cracks and loose clamps and they prevent the dirt and damage of the constant velocity joints; any traces of cracks or leaking lubricant require replacement.