Check condition of front axle and front axle ball joints - AP33.10-P-3358C
MODEL 217, 222
Shown on model 217.4 without code M005 (4MATIC)
Fig 1: Checking Condition Of Front Axle And Front Axle Ball Joints - Shown On Model 217.4 Without Code M005 (1 Of 3)
Fig 2: Checking Condition Of Front Axle And Front Axle Ball Joints - Shown On Model 217.4 Without Code M005 (2 Of 3)
Fig 3: Checking Condition Of Front Axle And Front Axle Ball Joints - Shown On Model 217.4 Without Code M005 (3 Of 3)
Shown on model 217 with code M005 (4MATIC)
Fig 4: Checking Condition Of Front Axle And Front Axle Ball Joints - Shown On Model 217 With Code M005 (1 Of 2)
Fig 5: Checking Condition Of Front Axle And Front Axle Ball Joints - Shown On Model 217 With Code M005 (2 Of 2)
Shown on model 217.4 without code M005 (4MATIC)
| 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 area of mechanical components when moving components. | AS00.00-Z-0009-01A | |
| 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 | |
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Lift vehicle on vehicle lift | AR00.60-P-1000LF | |
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| 2 | Check underfloor paneling when driving over obstacles or for any bottoming damage | If the underfloor paneling exhibits any damage: ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order |
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Remove front center engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3) | AR61.20-P-1105LF | |
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| 4 | Check wheel bearing by firmly pulling, pushing and turning the wheels | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 5 | Check front axle carrier (18) for cracks, deformation and corrosion | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 6 | Check front diagonal struts (22) for cracks, deformation and corrosion | Model 217.4 If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 7 | Check shock absorber elastomer bearing (19) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 8 | Check spring control arm (7) for cracks, deformation and corrosion | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 9 | Check spring control arm elastomer bearing (8) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 10 | Check strut rods (4) for cracks, deformation and corrosion | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 11 | Check strut rod elastomer bearing (4a) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 12 | Check stabilizer bar (9) for cracks, deformation and corrosion | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 13 | Check stabilizer bar bushings (9a) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check stabilizer bar (9) for play by firmly pulling and pushing | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 14 | Check spring control arm joint boots (6) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 15 | Check spring control arm joints (5) for deformation and wear, as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 16 | Check strut rod joint boots (20) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 17 | Check strut rod joints (21) for deformation and wear, as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 18 | Shift rail joint boots (12) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 19 | Check shift rail joints (10) for play by firmly pulling and pushing | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 20 | Check shift rails (11) for deformation and corrosion | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 21 | Check outer drive shaft boots (14) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating | Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order |
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| 22 | Check inner drive shaft boots (15) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating | Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 23 | Check clamps (17) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating | Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 24 | Check drive shafts (16) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and for play by firmly pushing and pulling | Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 25 | Check linkage level sensor (13) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play | Vehicle with level sensor. If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 26 | Check elastomer bearing for upper transverse control arm (24) for cracks, deformation and for play by firmly pulling and pushing | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 27 | Check upper transverse control arm universal joint boots (25) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 28 | Check upper transverse control arm (23) for play by firmly pushing and pulling | If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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Install front center engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3) | AR61.20-P-1105LF |