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(Check Condition Of Rear Axle And Rear Axle Ball Joints - AP35.20-P-3552FC)

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WARNING 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
  Risk of explosion  caused by escaping hydrogen or overheating of the fuel tanks when working on the hydrogen system. Risk of frostbite  to body parts caused by escaping gas and by touching component parts carrying gas when emptying fuel tanks. Risk of asphyxiation  caused by inhalation of air diluted by hydrogen. Risk of burn injuries  by coming into contact with an invisible pale blue hydrogen flame.   AS00.00-Z-0030-01B
  Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
  Notes on fuel cell system   AH00.00-P-0022-01RFW
  General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system   AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
  Preparatory activity     
1 Release parking brake.    
2 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1002LWG
INSPECT Check     
3 Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
4 Check side strut rods (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
5 Check side strut rod elastomer bearings (2) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
6 Check upper strut rods (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
7 Check upper strut rod elastomer bearings (4) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
8 Check stabilizer bar (6) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
9 Check stabilizer bar bushings (6a) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
10 Check shift rails (13) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
11 Check shift rail elastomer bearings (14) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
12 Check spring links (10) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
13 Check spring link elastomer bearings (11) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
14 Check supporting links (20) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
15 Check supporting link elastomer bearings (20a) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
16 Check control arms (15) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
17 Check control arm elastomer bearings (16) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
18 Check rear axle (12) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
19 Check rear axle carrier elastomer bearings (8) for cracks, deformation and wear. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
20 Check electric drive unit elastomer bearings (5) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
21 Check cross strut (9) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.    
22 Check condition of rear axle shafts (7). If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
23 Check outer drive shaft boots (18) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
24 Check inner drive shaft boots (19) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 -1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
25 Check condition and seating of clamps (17). If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
  Finishing activity     
26 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1002LWG