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Check follower joint for play - AP33.20-P-3353-03DA

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Fig 1: Checking Follower Joint For Play - Model 140, 240
G04632541Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Checking Follower Joint For Play - Model 202, 208, 210
G04632542Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Checking Follower Joint For Play - Model 211, 215, 220, 230
G04632543Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  1. Raise vehicle at front.
  2. Check follower joint for play: by pulling and pushing vigorously on the front wheel, while feeling the ball joint (8f) at the same time.

    IMPORTANT If there is play: Replace upper transverse control arm (6).

  3. Repeat the check on the follower joint on the opposite side of the vehicle.
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