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

MODEL 168 

MODEL 203 

MODEL 210 

MODEL 211.004/006/007/008/016/020/022/023/024/026/028/029/041/042/052/054/056/057/061/065/070/072/076/077/080/082/083/084/087/089/090/092/206/207/208/216/220/222/223/226/241/242/252/254/256/257/261/265/270/272/276/277/280/282/283/284/287/289/290/292/606/608/616/620 

MODEL 215 

MODEL 220 

MODEL 230 

MODEL 414 

MODEL 209 

Fig 1: Identifying Bellows, Tie Rod And Tie Rod End

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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
1	Switch off ignition
2	Check boots (1g)	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. 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). Install new bellows (1g) if damage is found: ↓ Remove/install bellows (1g):
		Model 168 except model 168.186 Model 168.186	AR46.40-P-9998GC
		Model 203 except model 203.08/09/28/29 Model 220 except model 220.067/08/163/167/179/18 Model 209, 215, 230	AR46.40-P-0400I
		Model 203.08/09/28/29 Model 211.08/09/28/29 Model 220.08/18	AR46.40-P-0400PW
		Model 210	AR46.40-P-0400A
		Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29 Model 220.067/163/167/179	AR46.40-P-0400T
		Model 414.700	AR46.40-L-9998VA
3	Check tie rod ball joint for play	Check tie rod joints by pulling and pushing forcefully. In event of play on tie rod ball joint the tie rod (10) is to be replaced: ↓ Remove/install tie rod (10)
		Model 168 except model 168.186 Model 168.186	AR46.40-P-0200GC
		Model 203 except model 203.08/09/28/29 Model 220 except model 220.08/18 Model 209, 215, 230	AR46.40-P-0200I
		Model 203.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200PW
		Model 210	AR46.40-P-0200C
		Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200T
		Model 211.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200TM
		Model 220.08/18	AR46.40-P-0200IW
		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):
		Model 168 except model 168.186 Model 168.186	AR46.40-P-0200GC
		Model 203 except model 203.08/09/28/29 Model 220 except model 220.08/18 Model 209, 215, 230	AR46.40-P-0200I
		Model 203.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200PW
		Model 210	AR46.40-P-0200C
		Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200T
		Model 211.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200TM
		Model 220.08/18	AR46.40-P-0200IW
		Model 414.700	AR46.40-L-0200VA