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Check Condition Of Front Axle And Front Axle Ball Joints - AP33.10-P-3358A

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Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 257, 290 

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Shown on model 213.264 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Shown on model 253.925 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 205.040 without code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 253.946 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 205.040 without code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 253.946 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 253.946 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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Shown on model 253.946 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

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
DANGER 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
DANGER 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
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 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A
INSPECT Check     
2 Check underfloor paneling when driving over obstacles or for any bottoming damage. If the underfloor paneling exhibits any signs of damage,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
REMOVING Remove     
3 Remove front center engine compartment
paneling (31), center engine compartment
paneling (32) and rear engine compartment
paneling (33).		    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 205, 253 AR61.20-P-1105LW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 213, 238 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 257 AR61.20-P-1105FR
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 290 AR61.20-P-1105FRX
INSPECT Check     
4 Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.		  
5 Check front axle carrier (12) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
6 Check shock absorber elastomer bearings (11) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
7 Check spring links (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
8 Check spring link elastomer bearings (1a) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
9 Check strut rods (2) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
10 Check strut rod elastomer bearings (2a) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
11 Check stabilizer bar (8) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
12 Check stabilizer bushings (8a) for cracks, deformation and wear then check stabilizer bar (8) then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
13 Check spring control arm joint boots (4) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.		  
  Check spring control arm joints (6) for IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.  
14 deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pushing and pulling. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
15 Check strut rod joint boots (3) for condition leak tightness and correct seating. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.		  
  Check strut rod joints (5) for deformation and IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.  
16 wear then check for play by pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
17 Check upper connecting rod mounts (9) for play by firmly pushing and pulling. Model 205, 213, 238, 257, 290 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
18 Check lower connecting rod mounts (10) for play by firmly pushing and pulling. Model 205, 213, 238, 257, 290 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
19 Check link rods (18) for deformation and corrosion. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
20 Check upper connecting rod joints (17a) for play by firmly pulling and pushing. Model 205, 213, 238, 257, 290
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
21 Check upper connecting rod joint boots (17) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. Model 205, 213, 238, 257, 290
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓
Rectify problems.		  
22 Check lower connecting rod joints (19a) for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
Model 205, 213, 238, 257, 290
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
23 Check lower connecting rod joint boots (19) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. Model 205, 213, 238, 257, 290 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
24 Check outer drive shaft boots (13) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 257, 290
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
25 Check inner drive shaft boots (14) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 257, 290
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
26 Check clamps (15) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating. Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 257, 290
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
27 Check drive shafts (16) for cracks, deformation, corrosion then check for play by pulling and pushing. Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 257, 290
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
28 Check linkage level sensor (20) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and Vehicle with level sensor linkage (20).
IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
29 Check upper transverse control arms (25) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially
available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
30 Check upper transverse control arm elastomer bearings (21) for cracks, deformation then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
31 Check upper transverse control arm universal joint boots (23) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
32 Check upper transverse control arm joints (22) for play by pulling and pressing firmly on the upper transverse control arms (25). IMPORTANT If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
↓
Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
INSTALLING Install     
33 Install front center engine compartment
paneling (31), center engine compartment
paneling (32) and rear engine compartment
paneling (33).		    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 205, 253 AR61.20-P-1105LW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 213, 238 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 257 AR61.20-P-1105FR
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 290 AR61.20-P-1105FRX
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