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Check condition of rear axle and rear axle ball joints - AP35.20-P-3552C

MODEL 217, 222 

Shown on model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Fig 1: Rear Axle And Related Components - Shown On Model 217 With Code 487
G11131631Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Fig 2: Spring Control Arm And Related Components - Shown On Model 217 Except Code 487
G11131632Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Fig 3: Stabilizer And Stabilizer Bar Mounting - Shown On Model 217 Except Code 487
G11131633Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Fig 4: Linkage Level Sensor And Related Components - Shown On Model 217 Except Code 487
G11131634Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Fig 5: Cross Struts And Rear Diagonal Struts - Shown On Model 222 Except Code 487
G11131635DANGERDANGERREFER TO TESTING & REPAIRINSPECTREFER TO TESTING & REPAIRCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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 area of mechanical components when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
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
  Preparatory activity     
1 Release parking brake    
2 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift    
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INSPECT Check     
3 Check wheel bearing by firmly pulling, pushing and turning the wheels If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
4 Check cross struts (19) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
5 Check rear diagonal struts (20) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
6 Check strut rods (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
7 Check elastomer bearing for strut rods (3a) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
8 Check camber struts (4) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
9 Check elastomer bearing for camber struts (4a) for cracks, deformation and wear, and for play by firmly tugging and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
10 Check stabilizer bar (12) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
11 Check stabilizer bar bushing (12a) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
12 Check shift rails (11) for cracks, deformation and wear If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
13 Check elastomer bearing for shift rails (10) for cracks, deformation and wear, and for play by firmly pulling and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
14 Check spring control arm (6) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
15 Check elastomer bearing for spring control arm (7) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
16 Check thrust arms (8) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
17 Check elastomer bearing for thrust arms (8a) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
18 Check tie rods (9) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
19 Check elastomer bearing for tie rods (9a) for cracks, deformation and wear, and for play by firmly pulling and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
20 Check linkage for level sensor (13), ball heads and sensor for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play Vehicles with level sensors.
If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
21 Check rear axle carrier (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
22 Check rear axle carrier elastomer bearing (2) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly tugging and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
23 Check rear-axle differential elastomer bearing (5) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly tugging and pushing If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
24 Check condition of drive shafts (14) If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
25 Check outer drive shaft boots (17) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
26 Check inner drive shaft boots (18) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
27 Check inner clamps (15) and outer clamps (16) of drive shaft boots for condition and correct seating If complaint present
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Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
 
  Concluding tasks     
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Lower vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000LF