Check front-axle joints for play, check rubber boots - AP33.20-P-3353V

MODEL 171.442 /454 /456 /473

Fig 1: Identifying Front-Axle Components With Rubber Boots

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	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 below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	-
	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or , in extreme cases even sever extremities.	Keep all body parts and limbs away from moving mechanical components.	-
1	Hoist vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are free
	Lift/jack up vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000V
	Check
2	Check rubber boot (17m) on ball joint (17k) of cross strut (17) for leakage and condition	If rubber boot (17m) is leaky, cracked, or damaged, install new cross strut (17): ↓
		Remove/install cross strut at front axle	AR33.15-P-0161V
3	Check rubber boot (18m) on ball joint (18k) of torque strut (18) for leakage and condition	If rubber boot (18m) is leaky, cracked, or damaged, install new torque strut (18): ↓
		Remove/install torque strut on the front axle.	AR33.15-P-0160V
4	Check rubber boot (10m) of both ball joints (10k) of link rod (10) and stabilizer bar (11) for leaks and condition	If rubber boot (10m) is leaky, cracked or damaged, install new link rod (10).
5	Check ball joint (17k) of cross strut (17)	Check ball joint (17k) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the cross strut (17). If there is play, install new cross strut (17): ↓
		Remove/install cross strut at front axle	AR33.15-P-0161V
6	Check ball joint (18k) of torque strut (18)	Check ball joint (18k) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the torque strut (18). If play is found, install new torque strut (18): ↓
		Remove/install torque strut on the front axle.	AR33.15-P-0160V
7	Check both ball joints (10k) of link rod (10) and stabilizer bar (11)	Check ball joints (10k) of link rod (10) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the stabilizer bar (11). If play is found, install new link rod (10).