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Check Vehicle Underside In Visible Area For Signs Of Damage, Leaks And Corrosion - AP60.00-P-0051B

MODEL 166, 292 

Shown on model 292 

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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
IMPORTANT Notes on evaluating leakages   AH00.00-N-0011-01A
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1000GZ
INSPECT Check     
2 Check visible components, lines and hoses on underfloor for damage, routing and leakage IMPORTANT Steering, Spring elements, Shock absorber, Boots of front axle shaft (only with 4MATIC), Rear axle shaft boots, Underfloor paneling, Heat shields, Exhaust system, Brake system, Fuel system, Manual transmission, Automatic transmission, Transfer case, Rear axle differential.
If there are problems:

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
3 Check visible components and body panels for corrosion IMPORTANT Wheel well body panels Front axle carrier, Rear axle carrier, Chassis steering arms, Underfloor body panels, Body reinforcements.
If corrosion is detected:

proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.
 
4 Check vehicle underside for evidence of driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside If driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside is suspected:

Check steering for mechanical damages. If the steering shows signs of mechanical damage:

Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons.
 
  Finishing activity     
5 Lower vehicle with lifting platform