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

MODEL 164, 166 

Shown on model 164.1 

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Transverse Control Arm And Supporting Joint - Shown On Model 164.1

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Shown on model 164.1 

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Transverse Control Arm And Boot - Shown On Model 164.1

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MODIFICATION NOTES

2.6.11

Check play of supporting ball joints, added

Operation step 3

	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 using vehicle lift until the wheels are clear of the ground		AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2	Check boots (7f) of supporting ball joints (7)	Check boots (7f) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating, in event of complaints: ↓ Install new supporting joint (7):
		Model 164	AR33.20-P-0440GZ
		Model 166	AR33.20-P-0440GQ
3	Check play of supporting ball joints (7)	Check supporting ball joints (7) for play by firmly pulling and pushing on lower control arms, in event of complaints: ↓ Install new supporting joint (7):
		Model 164	AR33.20-P-0440GZ
		Model 166	AR33.20-P-0440GQ
4	Check boots (3) and ball joints of stabilizer bar link rods (78)	Check boots (3) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat. Check ball joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing the link rods (78). Replace link rods (78) in event of complaint subject to separate repair order.
5	Check upper ball joints (5)	Check boots (8) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat. Check upper ball joints (5) for play by firmly puling and pushing the steering knuckles. In the event of complaints: ↓ Replace upper transverse control arm (6):
		Model 164, upper left transverse control arm	AR33.20-P-0500GZ
		Model 164, upper right transverse control arm	AR33.20-P-0500GZA
		Model 166	AR33.20-P-0500GQ
6	Lower vehicle