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

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

MODEL 169.006/007/008/031/032/033/034/090 

MODEL 169.306/307/308/331/332/333/334 

MODEL 245.207/208/231/232/233/234 

Shown on model 169 with complete wheel removed 

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Rail, Joint And Sleeve - Shown On Model 169
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DANGER Risk of injury  due to fan starting unexpectedly Do not reach into the rotation or hazard area of the fan. Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes. AS20.40-Z-0001-01A
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury.  Moving parts 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
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1000AK
INSPECT Check     
2 Check supporting joint boots (17m) for proper condition, leaktightness and correct seating If there are problems:

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
3 Check supporting ball joints (17) for play by pushing and pulling firmly on lower control arm (18) If there are problems:

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
4 Check shift rail joint boots (10m) on both shift rails (10) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating If there are problems:

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
5 Check shift rail joints (10k) for play by pushing and pulling firmly on shift rails (10) If there are problems:

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
  Finishing activity     
6 Lower vehicle