Check Condition Of Rear Axle And Rear Axle Ball Joints - AP35.20-P-3552F

Model 463 

up to model year 2019 

Shown on model 463.348 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 463.348 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on rear axle with stabilizer bar (6) and disk brake 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Bearings (Ball Joints) Components Location - Up To Model Year 2019 (Shown On Rear Axle With Stabilizer Bar And Disk Brake)

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Shown on model 463.234 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4 ²  ) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 463.234 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4 ²  ) 

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	Release parking brake
2	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift
			AR00.60-P-1000G
	Check
3	Check wheel bearing by firmly pulling, pushing and turning the wheels	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
4	Check trailing arm (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
5	Check trailing arm elastomer bearing on frame (2) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
6	Check trailing arm elastomer bearing (3) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
7	Check lower shock absorber elastomer bearing (4) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
8	Check upper shock absorber elastomer bearing (5) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
9	Check stabilizer bar (6) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	Vehicle with stabilizer bar on rear axle.
		If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
10	Check stabilizer linkage (7) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	Vehicle with stabilizer bar on rear axle.
		If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
11	Check stabilizer linkage elastomer bearing (8) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing	Vehicle with stabilizer bar on rear axle. If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
12	Check stabilizer bar mounting (9) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing on stabilizer bar (6)	Vehicle with stabilizer bar on rear axle.
		If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
13	Check stabilizer bar mounting attachments (10) for correct seating, cracks, deformation and corrosion	Vehicle with stabilizer bar on rear axle.
		If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
14	Check transverse control arm (11) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
15	Check transverse control arm elastomer bearing (12) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
16	Check portal suspensions (14) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	Vehicle with portal axle.
		If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
17	Check connection pieces (15) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	Vehicle with portal axle.
		If there is a problem
		↓
		Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
	Finishing activity
18	Lower vehicle with lifting platform
			AR00.60-P-1000G