Check Condition Of Steering And Tie Rods - AP46.00-P-4651C
Model 217, 222
Shown on Model 222.186 with code M005 (4MATIC)
Shown on Model 222.186 with 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 | Release steering lock | ||
| Remove | |||
| 2 | Remove lower engine compartment paneling | ||
| AR61.20-P-1105LF | |||
| Check | |||
| 3 | Check tie rod joint boots (1) on tie rod ends (3) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating | If a problem arises Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 4 | Check tie rod ball joints (2) for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rod ends (3) | If a problem arises ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 5 | Check tie rod ends (3) and tie rods (4) for firm connection by pulling and pushing each one | If a problem arises ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 6 | Check each of the inner tie rod ball joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing them on the tie rods (4) in the direction of the rack-and-pinion steering (7) | If a problem arises ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 7 | Stretch boots (5) by turning steering all way to the right and left, and check for cracks, intrusions and chafe marks | ||
| AR46.40-P-0400LF | |||
Otherwise, the material may be damaged, leading to leakage with consequential damage. If a problem arises ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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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 a problem arises ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. |
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| 9 | Check rack-and-pinion steering (7) | If a problem arises ↓ Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| 10 | Check actuator motor for electric power steering (8) | If a problem arises ↓ Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| Install | |||
| 11 | Install lower engine compartment paneling | ||
| AR61.20-P-1105LF |