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Checking Shock Absorber - AR32.25-P-0121XG

Model 463 as of model year 2019 

INSPECT Check     
1 Check piston rods of shock absorbers for surface damage, bending and unimpeded movement in the pilot bushings.    
    If the shock absorbers of the front axle are damaged,
 
    Replace shock absorbers of front axle. AR32.25-P-1017XG 
    If the shock absorbers of the rear axle are damaged,
 
    Replace shock absorbers of rear axle. AR32.25-P-1017XG 
2 Check shock absorbers of front axle or shock absorbers of rear axle for external oil leakage. IMPORTANT A thin film of oil on the shock absorber is permissible.
If there is an oil leakage at the shock absorbers of the front axle,
 
    Replace shock absorbers of front axle. AR32.25-P-1017XG 
    If there is an oil leakage at the shock absorbers of the rear axle,
 
    Replace shock absorbers of rear axle. AR32.25-P-0110XG 
3 On shock absorbers of rear axle, check elastomer bearings in housing eye. IMPORTANT The elastomer bearings must be firmly seated in the housing eye and must not be cracked or damaged. Damaged elastomer bearings can cause thumping noises if installed.
If the elastomer bearings are damaged,

Replace shock absorbers of rear axle.
AR32.25-P-0110XG