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

MODEL 168 

MODEL 203 

MODEL 209 

MODEL 210 

MODEL 211 

MODEL 215 

MODEL 220 

MODEL 230 

MODEL 414 

Fig 1: Checking Track Rod, Drag Link And Rubber Boots (1 Of 2)

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	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 vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Check
1	Switch off ignition
2	Check boots (1g)	Never check the boot (1) by pressing in or around the ribs. This will cause damage to the plastic and then result in leakage. 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). If damaged, the boot (1g) must be replaced. Remove/install bellows (1g): ↓ Replace boot
		MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)	AR46.40-P-0400T
		MODEL 210	AR46.40-P-0400A
		MODEL 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292, 211.08/09/28/29, 220.083/084/087/183/184/187	AR46.40-P-0400PW
		MODEL 203 (except 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292) MODEL 209 MODEL 215 MODEL 220.025/026/028/063/065/070/073/074/075/125/126/128/165/170/173/174/175/176/178/179/875/878 MODEL 230	AR46.40-P-0400I
		MODEL 414.700	AR46.40-L-9998VA
		MODEL WDB168.032, 168.006/007/008/009/031/033/035/109/131/132/133/135	AR46.40-P-9998GC
3	Check tie rod ball joint for play	Inspect tie rod joints by pulling and pushing firmly. In event of play on tie rod ball joint the tie rod (10) is to be replaced: ↓ Install new tie rod (10)
		MODEL 414.700	AR46.40-L-0200VA
		MODEL 220.083/084/087/183/184/187	AR46.40-P-0200IW
		MODEL 211.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200TM
		MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)	AR46.40-P-0200T
		MODEL 210	AR46.40-P-0200C
		MODEL 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292	AR46.40-P-0200PW
		MODEL 203 (except 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292) MODEL 209 MODEL 215 MODEL 220 (except 220.083/084/087/183/184/187) MODEL 230	AR46.40-P-0200I
		MODEL WDB168.032, 168.006/007/008/009/031/033/035/109/131/132/133/135	AR46.40-P-0200GC
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 414.700	AR46.40-L-0200VA
		MODEL 220.083/084/087/183/184/187	AR46.40-P-0200IW
		MODEL 211.08/09/28/29	AR46.40-P-0200TM
		MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)	AR46.40-P-0200T
		MODEL 210	AR46.40-P-0200C
		MODEL 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292	AR46.40-P-0200PW
		MODEL 203 (except 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292) MODEL 209 MODEL 215 MODEL 220 (except 220.083/084/087/183/184/187) MODEL 230	AR46.40-P-0200I
		MODEL WDB168.032, 168.006/007/008/009/031/033/035/109/131/132/133/135	AR46.40-P-0200GC