Check rubber boot on follower joint for leakage and condition - AP33.20-P-3353-02DA

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Check rubber boot (8f) for leaktightness and condition.
If rubber boot is leaking (e.g. grease leaking out) install new upper transverse control arm (6).

Model 140

Fig 1: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition - Model 140
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Models 170, 202, 208, 210

Fig 2: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition - Models 170, 202, 208, 210
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Model 211, 215, 220, 230

Fig 3: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition - Model 211, 215, 220, 230
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MODEL 240

Fig 4: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition - Model 240
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