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

MODEL 166, 292 

Shown on model 166.003 

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Shown on model 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) without code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM) 

G11974225

Shown on model 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

G11974226

Shown on model 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

G11974227

Shown on model 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

G11974228
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
  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 death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off during lifting Only lift vehicle at the lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0032-01A
  Note on high-voltage on-board electrical system   AH54.00-P-0010-01A
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1000GZ
INSPECT Check     
2 Check underfloor paneling when driving over obstacles or for any bottoming damage If the underfloor paneling exhibits damage.

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
REMOVING Remove     
3 Remove front center engine compartment paneling (30), center engine compartment paneling (31) and the rear engine compartment paneling (32)    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR61.30-P-1001GQ
INSPECT Check     
4 Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
5 Check front axle carrier (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
6 Check elastomer bearings on front axle carrier (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.
 
7 Check stabilizer bushings (3) for cracks, deformation and wear then check stabilizer bar for play by firmly pulling and pushing If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
8 Check shock absorber elastomer bearings (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 lower wishbone control arm elastomer bearings (24) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check play by firmly pulling and pushing If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
10 Check outer drive shaft boots (11) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating Model 166 (except 166.006/058), 292
If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
11 Check clamps (10, 12) of outer drive shaft boots (11) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating Model 166 (except 166.006/058), 292
If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
12 Check inner drive shaft boots (26) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating Model 166 (except 166.006/058), 292
If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
13 Check clamps (25, 27) of inner drive shaft boots (26) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating Model 166 (except 166.006/058), 292
If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
14 Check lower supporting ball joint boots (6) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
15 Check lower supporting ball joints (7) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the lower wishbone control arm (4) If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
16 Check upper shift rail joint boots (15) for proper condition, leaktightness and correct seating If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
17 Check coupling rod joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing shift rails (14) If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
18 Check lower shift rail elastomer bearings (13) for play by firmly pulling and pushing the shift rails (14) If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
19 Check shift rails (14) for deformation and corrosion If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
20 Check upper elastomer bearings (22) of upper wishbone control arms (20) 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.
 
21 Check upper supporting ball joint boots (19) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
22 Check upper supporting ball joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing on the upper wishbone control arm (20) If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
23 Check linkage level sensor (23) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play If there is a problem

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
INSTALLING Install     
24 Install front center engine compartment paneling (30), center engine compartment paneling (31) and the rear engine compartment paneling (32)    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR61.30-P-1001GQ