Check Condition Of Front Axle And Control Arms - AP33.10-P-3358C

Model 217, 222

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Shown on model 217.4 without code M005 (4MATIC)

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Shown on model 217.4 without code M005 (4MATIC)

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Shown on model 217 with code M005 (4MATIC)

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Shown on model 217 with code M005 (4MATIC)

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Shown on model 217.4 without code M005 (4MATIC)

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	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 mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Preparatory activity
1	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift
			AR00.60-P-1000LF
	Check
2	Check underfloor paneling when driving over obstacles or for any bottoming damage	If the underfloor paneling exhibits any damage: ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order
	Remove
3	Remove front center engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3)
			AR61.20-P-1105LF
	Check
4	Check wheel bearing by firmly pulling, pushing and turning the wheels	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
5	Check front axle carrier (18) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
6	Check front diagonal struts (22) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	Model 217.4 If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
7	Check shock absorber elastomer bearing (19) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
8	Check spring control arm (7) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
9	Check spring control arm elastomer bearing (8) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
10	Check strut rods (4) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
11	Check strut rod elastomer bearing (4a) for cracks, deformation and wear and for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
12	Check stabilizer bar (9) for cracks, deformation and corrosion	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
13	Check stabilizer bar bushings (9a) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check stabilizer bar (9) for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
14	Check spring control arm joint boots (6) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
15	Check spring control arm joints (5) for deformation and wear, as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
16	Check strut rod joint boots (20) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
17	Check strut rod joints (21) for deformation and wear, as well as for play by firmly pushing and pulling	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
18	Shift rail joint boots (12) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
19	Check shift rail joints (10) for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
20	Check shift rails (11) for deformation and corrosion	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
21	Check outer drive shaft boots (14) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
22	Check inner drive shaft boots (15) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
23	Check clamps (17) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
24	Check drive shafts (16) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and for play by firmly pushing and pulling	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
25	Check linkage level sensor (13) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play	Vehicle with level sensor.
		If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
26	Check elastomer bearing for upper transverse control arm (24) for cracks, deformation and for play by firmly pulling and pushing	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
27	Check upper transverse control arm universal joint boots (25) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
28	Check upper transverse control arm (23) for play by firmly pushing and pulling	If complaint present ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
	Install
29	Install front center engine compartment paneling (1), center engine compartment paneling (2) and rear engine compartment paneling (3)
			AR61.20-P-1105LF