Check tires for damage and crack formations - AP40.10-P-4051EW

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MODEL 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 190, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 218, 222, 231, 242, 246, 453

Fig 1: Checking Tires For Damage And Crack Formations (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Checking Tires For Damage And Crack Formations (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Checking Tires For Damage And Crack Formations (3 Of 3)

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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 the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Information on tires/rims		AH40.10-P-9411-01A
	Preparatory activity
1	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift	MODEL 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 190, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 218, 222, 231, 242, 246, 453
		MODEL 190	AR00.60-P-1000RG
		MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246	AR00.60-P-1000AK
		MODEL 166	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		MODEL 172	AR00.60-P-1000V
		MODEL 197	AR00.60-P-1000RQ
		MODEL 205	AR00.60-P-1000LW
		MODEL 231	AR00.60-P-1000TX
	Check
2	Check tires on front and rear axle	Check tread as well as outer and inner sidewalls on all tires for signs of damage such as cuts, punctures, cracks, breakouts, separation and ingressed foreign matter. If there are problems: ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.	AP40.10-P-4052B
3	Assess wear pattern and tread depth of tires on front and rear axle	Only if the reception items as per the "Reception report for service on vehicle" were not carried out.
3		In event of unusual wear pattern: ↓ Determine cause and replace tires if necessary, subject to separate repair order. At the latest when reaching the minimum tread depth: ↓ Replace tires subject to separate repair order.	AP40.10-P-4052B
	findings
4	Interchange wheel-and-tire assemblies on front and rear axles	Only on vehicles without mixed tires. Maintain running direction of wheel-and-tire assemblies. Otherwise handling characteristics and handling comfort may be impaired and tire wear increased. If necessary: ↓ Interchange complete wheels subject to separate repair order.
	Finishing activity
5	Lower vehicle