Check Condition Of Front Axle And Front Axle Ball Joints - AP33.10-P-3358GA

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 463.349 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Show on model 463.260 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Show on model 463.260 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Show on model 463.260 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 463.349 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 463.349 

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	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
	Check
2	Check underfloor paneling for evidence of damage caused by driving over obstacles or bottoming.	If the underfloor paneling exhibits any signs of damage, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
	Remove
3	Remove front engine compartment lining (1) and center engine compartment lining (2).
			AR61.20-P-1105XG
	Check
4	Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels.	If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
5	Check lower transverse control arms (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
6	Check lower transverse control arm elastomer bearings (4) for cracks, deformation and wear, and check for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
7	Check front axle differential elastomer bearings (22) for cracks, deformation and wear, and check for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
8	Check stabilizer bar (5) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
9	Check stabilizer bushings (6) for cracks, deformation and wear, and check stabilizer (5) for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
10	Check drive shafts (11) for cracks, deformation and corrosion, and check for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
11	Check outer drive shaft boots (9) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
12	Check inner drive shaft boots (10) fro condition, leaktightness and correct seating.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
13	Check clamps (8) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
14	Check lower supporting joints (13) for play by firmly pushing and pulling lower control arms (3).	If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
15	Check lower supporting joint boots (12) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
16	Check lower link rod joint boots (16) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
17	Check upper link rod joint boots (14) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
18	Check link rod joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing on link rods (15).	If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
19	Check link rods (15) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
20	Check upper transverse control arms (20) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
21	Check upper transverse control arm elastomer bearings (17) for cracks, deformation and wear, and check for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
22	Check upper supporting joint boots (19) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
23	Check upper supporting joints (18) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on upper transverse control arms (20).	If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
24	Check level sensor linkage (7) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
	Install
25	Install front engine compartment lining (1) and center engine compartment lining (2).
			AR61.20-P-1105XG