Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check rubber boots - AP46.00-P-4653AK

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

MODEL 169.006/007/008/031/032/033/034/090 

MODEL 169.306/307/308/331/332/333/334 

MODEL 245.207/208/231/232/233/234 

Shown on model 169 with wheel-and-tire assembly removed 

Fig 1: Tie Rod Joint, Rubber Boot And Bellows - Shown On Model 169

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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 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 the mechanism when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Check
1	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift
			AR00.60-P-1000AK
2	Check tie rod joint (10a) of right and left tie rod (10)	Check tie rod ball joints (10a) for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If there are problems: ↓ Subject to a separate repair order, replace the tie rod ball joint (10a).
3	Check rubber boot (10b) of left and right tie rod joint (10a)	Check rubber boot (10b) for leaktightness and condition. If there are problems: ↓ Replace tie rod (10) subject to separate repair order.
4	Check left and right bellows (10c)	Do not check boots (10c) by pressing in or around the raised bead. This leads to damage on the plastic and therefore to leakages. Stretch bellows (10c) by turning steering to left and right wheel lock; and check for cracks, indentations and chafing. If there are problems: ↓ Subject to a separate repair order, replace the boot (10c).
5	Lower vehicle