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

MODEL 210.08 /28 

Fig 1: Identifying Supporting Joint And Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount (4 Of 5)
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Fig 2: Identifying Supporting Joint And Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount (5 Of 5)
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REMOVING Removal     
1 Remove supporting joint (7)   AR33.20-P-0440D 
2 Remove upper wishbone (6)   AR33.20-P-0500D 
INSPECT Checking     
3 Move ball pin in all directions with an approx. 150 mm tube to check ball pin of supporting joint (7) and follower joint (8). IMPORTANT It must be possible to move the ball pin without any play, without jamming and creaking noises, replace supporting joint or upper wishbone if necessary after checking.  
4 Check rubber boot (7f, 8f) for cracks and damage Replace supporting joint or upper wishbone if necessary after checking.  
INSTALLING Installation     
5 Install supporting joint (7)   AR33.20-P-0440D 
6 Install upper wishbone (6)   AR33.20-P-0500D