Inspect chassis and load-bearing body parts for damage and corrosion - AP00.20-P-0090EW

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MODEL 172, 207, 212, 218, 231

Shows model 212

Fig 1: Inspecting Chassis And Load-Bearing Body Parts - Shows Model 212

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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	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift.	Model 172 Model 207, 212, 218, 231	AR00.60-P-1000V
2	Carry out visual inspection on trim parts	Check the following components for signs of damage and defective fastening, rectify damage subject to separate repair order: Wheel well covering, Underfloor paneling, Bottom engine compartment paneling, Bottom sections of soundproofing.
3	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Model 231	AR61.20-P-1105RK
4	Carry out visual inspection on front axle	If a defect is found on the following components, this should be eliminated subject to separate repair order: Front axle carrier and its mounting, strut rods and their bearings on front axle carrier, cross struts and their bearings on front axle carrier.
5	Carry out visual inspection on rear axle	If a defect is found on the following components and their bearings, this should be eliminated subject to separate repair order: rear axle carrier, spring control arms, thrust arms, strut rods, camber struts, tie rods
6	Carry out visual inspection on supporting body panels	The country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints apply. If a defect is found on the following components, this should be eliminated subject to separate repair order: underfloor, longitudinal member, crossmember.
7	Carry out visual inspection on bumpers	Vehicles with code (494) USA version. If a defect is found on the front or rear bumper as well as their attachments to the body, this should be eliminated subject to separate repair order.
8	Install lower engine compartment paneling	Model 231	AR61.20-P-1105RK
9	Lower vehicle