Inspect front axle joint for play, inspect rubber boots - AP33.20-P-3353CW

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MODEL 204

MODEL 207

Shown: vehicle without 4MATIC

Fig 1: Inspecting Front Axle Joint & Rubber Boots

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	Checking
	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
	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases, even sever extremities	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
1	Hoist vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are free
2	Check boots (17m) and ball joints (17k) of cross struts (17)	Check boots (17m) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat. Check ball joints (17k) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the cross struts (17). If problems exist: ↓
		Replace cross strut (17).	AR33.15-P-0161CW
3	Check boots (18m) and ball joints (18k) of torque struts (18)	Check boots (18m) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat. Check ball joints (18k) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the torque struts (18). If problems exist: ↓
		Radius rod (18) as indicated.	AR33.15-P-0160CW
4	Check boots (10m) and ball joints (10k) of link rods (10)	Check boots (1 0m) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat. Check ball joints (10k) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the link rods (10). Replace link rod (10) in the event of complaints.
5	Lower vehicle