Check Condition Of Steering And Tie Rods - AP46.00-P-4651A
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Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 257, 290 Shown on model 205 without code M005 (4MATIC)
Shown on model 213 without code M005 (4MATIC)
| 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 | Unlock steering lock. | ||
| Remove | |||
| 2 | Remove lower engine compartment paneling. | ||
| Model 205, 253 | AR61.20-P-1105LW | ||
| Model 213, 238 | AR61.20-P-1105LWE | ||
| Model 257 | AR61.20-P-1105FR | ||
| Model 290 | AR61.20-P-1105FRX | ||
| Check | |||
| 3 | Check tie rod joint boots (1) on tie rod ends (3) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. | If problems occur, ↓ rectify problems. |
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| 4 | Check tie rod joints (2) for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rod ends (3). | If problems occur, ↓ rectify problems. |
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| 5 | Check tie rod ends (3) and tie rods (4) for firm connection by pulling and pushing each one. | If problems occur, ↓ rectify problems. |
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| 6 | Check each inner tie rod joint for play by firmly pulling and pushing on tie rods (4) in direction of rack-and-pinion steering (7). | If problems occur, ↓ rectify problems. |
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| 7 | Stretch boots (5) by turning steering all the way to right and left, and check for cracks, indentations and chafe marks. | Do not check the boots (5) by pressing in or around the raised bead. Otherwise, the material may be damaged, leading to leakage with consequential damage. If problems occur, ↓ rectify problems. |
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| 8 | Check clamps (6) are firmly and correctly seated. | Clamps (6) may not be damaged, loose or incorrectly seated. Otherwise this may lead to leakage with consequential damage. If problems occur, ↓ rectify problems. |
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| 9 | Check rack-and-pinion steering (7). | If problems occur, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| 10 | Check electric power steering actuator motor (8). | If problems occur, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| Install | |||
| 11 | Install lower engine compartment paneling. | ||
| Model 205, 253 | AR61.20-P-1105LW | ||
| Model 213, 238 | AR61.20-P-1105LWE | ||
| Model 257 | AR61.20-P-1105FR | ||
| Model 290 | AR61.20-P-1105FRX |