Checking follower joint of steering knuckle mount (installed) - AR33.20-P-0426I

MODEL 211 (except 211.08 /09 /28 /29)

MODEL 215, 220, 230

Shown on model 220

Fig 1: Checking Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount - Shown On Model 220

MODIFICATION NOTES

18.10.05

The upper transverse control arm are differentiated into diecast aluminum and sheet metal aluminum

Operation steps 2, 3

	Checking
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Raise vehicle with lifting platform
2	Check rubber boot (8f) for signs of cracks and damage and, if necessary, replace upper transverse control arm or follower joint	For upper transverse control arms made of die-cast aluminum the upper transverse control arms must be replaced.
		For upper transverse control arms made of sheet metal aluminum the follower joint must be replaced.	AR33.20-P-0427TX
3	Check play of follower joint and, if necessary, replace upper transverse control arm or follower joint	Feel the ball joint for signs of play while forcefully pushing and pulling the front wheel. For upper transverse control arms made of die-cast aluminum the upper transverse control arms must be replaced.
		For upper transverse control arms made of sheet metal aluminum the follower joint must be replaced.	AR33.20-P-0427TX