Regarding slide operation……..Measure the gap between both the right and left side of slide and the body opening when retracted (should be close to same spacing). Then do the same thing when it is extended. If it is aligned properly it will track keeping sufficient uniform gap to avoid binding and grinding. Our 2001 Cougar came mis-aligned from the factory and would get stuck when extended. I allowed the dealer three repair periods (considerable downtime) and ended up fixing it myself after no improvement from the dealer during the warrantee period.
