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Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check rubber boots - AP46.00-P-4653F

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MODEL 209 

Fig 1: Identifying Bellows, Tie Rod And Tie Rod End
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INSPECT Checking     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Switch off ignition    
2 Check boots (1g) NOTES Never check the bellows (1g) by pressing in or around the raised beads as this leads to damage to the bellows and thus to leaks in the long-term.  
    IMPORTANT Raise vehicle at front axle. Stretch bellows by turning the steering to the left and right while checking for damage (cracks, chafing marks and dents).  
    IMPORTANT Install new bellows (1g) if damage is found:

Remove/install bellows (1g):
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 168 except model 168.186 AR46.40-P-9998GC
    Model 168.186  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 203 except model 203.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0400I
    Model 220 except model 220.067/08/163/167/179/18  
    Model 209, 215, 230  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 203.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0400PW
    Model 211.08/09/28/29  
    Model 220.08/18  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 210 AR46.40-P-0400A
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0400T
    Model 220.067/163/167/179  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 414.700 AR46.40-L-9998VA
3 Check tie rod ball joint for play IMPORTANT Check tie rod joints by pulling and pushing forcefully.  
    IMPORTANT In event of play on tie rod ball joint the tie rod (10) is to be replaced:

Remove/install tie rod (10)
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 168 except model 168.186 AR46.40-P-0200GC
    Model 168.186  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 203 except model 203.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200I
    Model 220 except model 220.08/18  
    Model 209, 215, 230  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 203.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200PW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 210 AR46.40-P-0200C
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200T
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200TM
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 220.08/18 AR46.40-P-0200IW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 414.700 AR46.40-L-0200VA
4 Check rubber boots of tie rod ends (10l) for signs of leaks and condition If a rubber boot leaks:

Replace tie rod (10):
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 168 except model 168.186 AR46.40-P-0200GC
    Model 168.186  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 203 except model 203.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200I
    Model 220 except model 220.08/18  
    Model 209, 215, 230  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 203.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200PW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 210 AR46.40-P-0200C
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200T
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 211.08/09/28/29 AR46.40-P-0200TM
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 220.08/18 AR46.40-P-0200IW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 414.700 AR46.40-L-0200VA