3355 - Checking the supporting joints with special tool - wh3355pkw0000x

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Model 124 up to 6/93; 129 up to 6/93; 201 from 1/85

Fig 1: Locating Supporting Joint

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Fig 2: Checking Supporting Joints With Special Tool

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Supporting joint

NOTE: If play is noted in the supporting joint, it is necessary to obtain a separate order and replace the supporting joint or, on vehicles with welded supporting joint, the wishbone.

check for play.
Attach special tool (090) 129 589 06 21 00 to supporting joint (arrow).
By lifting and lowering the wheel - applying and relieving the load - any play (a) present at the wishbone (4) when the wheel is on the ground and lifted can be checked by a second person.

Special tool

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp (129 589 06 21 00)

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