I would add checking suspension... grease fittings,and check bushings, CV shafts etc for damage or wear.

And I like to use dielectric grease on spark plug electrode and boot. electrode to give a better spark and on the inside of the boot so theboot doesn't partially melt to the ceramic part of the plug. (I had this happed on my Neon, let me tell you it was a pain to get off with such a deep spark plug well.)

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