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Check Tires For Damage And Crack Formations - AP40.10-P-4051EW

Model 117, 118, 156, 166, 167, 172, 176, 177, 190, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 217, 218, 222, 231, 238, 242, 246, 247, 253, 257, 290, 292, 293, 453 

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

Shoulder wear on tire 

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Center wear on tire 

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Interchange wheel-and-tire assemblies (vehicles without mixed tires) 

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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
  Limited maximum speed for winter tires with speed index V   AH40.10-P-1020-03A 
  Information on tires/rims   AH40.10-P-9411-01A 
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.   AR00.60-P-1006A
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR      
INSPECT Check     
2 Check tires of front and rear axle. IMPORTANT Tread, as well as outer and inner sidewalls, may have cuts, punctures, cracks, chipping, peeling and penetrating foreign objects.
If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
3 Assess wear pattern and tire tread depth of front and rear axle. Only if the reception items as per the "Reception report for service on vehicle" were not carried out.
If an unusual wear pattern is present,

determine cause and replace the tire, if necessary.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
If the minimum tread depth is reached,

replace the tire.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
AP40.10-P-4052B 
  Findings     
4 Rotate wheel and tire assemblies of front and rear axle. Vehicle without mixed tires.
NOTES
Maintain running direction of wheel and tire assemblies.
Otherwise handling characteristics and handling comfort may be impaired and tire wear increased.
If necessary,

rotate wheel and tire assemblies.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
  Finishing activity     
5 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A