Checking supporting joint and follower joint of steering knuckle mount (removed) - AR33.20-P-0425A

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MODEL 140

MODEL 170

MODEL 202

MODEL 208

MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)

MODEL 240

Fig 1: Identifying Supporting Joint And Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount - Model 202 (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Identifying Supporting Joint And Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount - Model 202 (2 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 3: Identifying Supporting Joint And Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount - Model 202 (3 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

	Remove
1	Remove supporting joint	Model 140	AR33.20-P-0440A
		Models 170, 202, 208, 210	AR33.20-P-0440B
		Type 240	AR33.20-P-0440H
2	Remove upper transverse control arm	Model 140	AR33.20-P-0500A
		Model 170, 202, 208	AR33.20-P-0500B
		Model 210	AR33.20-P-0500C
		Type 240	AR33.20-P-0500H
	Inspecting
3	Move the ball pin in all directions with a approximately 150 mm long pipe	The ball pin should move without play and without seizing, and should not cause any grinding noises.
4	Check boot (7f, 8f)	Check for cracks and damage if necessary replace supporting joint and/or upper transverse control arm.
	Install
5	Install supporting joint	Model 140	AR33.20-P-0440A
		Models 170, 202, 208, 210	AR33.20-P-0440B
		Type 240	AR33.20-P-0440H
6	Install upper control arm	Model 140	AR33.20-P-0500A
		Model 170, 202, 208	AR33.20-P-0500B
		Model 210	AR33.20-P-0500C
		Type 240	AR33.20-P-0500H