Check Condition Of Steering And Tie Rods - AP46.00-P-4651F

Model 463 

up to model year 2019 

Shown in model 463.348 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown: Model 463.348 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown in model 463.270 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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
	Preparatory activity
1	Release steering lock
2	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift
			AR00.60-P-1000G
	Check
3	Check drag link linkage boots (3) of drag link linkages (2) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
4	Check drag link linkages (2) for play by firmly pulling and pushing drag link (1)	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
5	Check each drag link linkage (2) and drag link (1) for firm connection by pulling and pushing	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
6	Check tie rod joint boots (6) of tie rod joints (5) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
7	Check tie rod joints (5) for play by firmly pulling and pushing tie rod (4)	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
8	Check each tie rod joint (5) and tie rod (4) for firm connection by pulling and pushing	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
9	Check steering knuckle arm (7) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
10	Check steering knuckle arm (8) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
11	Check that clamps (9) are seated firmly and correctly	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
12	Check steering damper (10) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
13	Check pitman arm (12) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If there is a problem ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
14	Check that steering gear (14) and screws/bolts securing steering gear to frame (15) are seated firmly and correctly	Bolt, steering gear to frame	*BA46.20-P-1001-01B
	Finishing activity
15	Lower vehicle with lifting platform
			AR00.60-P-1000G