Checking follower joint of steering knuckle mount (installed) - AR33.20-P-0426SX

MODEL 221.0/1 

MODEL 216 

Fig 1: Checking Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount

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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	Raise vehicle with lifting platform
2	Check rubber boot (8f) for cracks and damage	If necessary replace the upper control arm (8): ↓ Remove/install upper wishbone:
		Model 221 with maximum protection, code Z07	AR33.20-P-0500SXS
		Model 216, 221 without top protection	AR33.20-P-0500SX
3	Check play in follower joint by firmly pulling and pushing on the front wheel (arrow) and feeling the follower joint at the same time.	If necessary replace the upper control arm (8): ↓ Remove/install upper wishbone:
		Model 221 with maximum protection, code Z07	AR33.20-P-0500SXS
		Model 216, 221 without top protection	AR33.20-P-0500SX