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Check Condition Of Rear Axle And Control Arms - AP35.20-P-3552C

Model 217, 222 

Shown on Model 222.133 With Code M005 (4MATIC) 

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Shown on Model 222.133 With Code M005 (4MATIC) 

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Shown on Model 222.133 With Code M005 (4MATIC) 

Shown on Model 217.483 

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Shown on Model 222.183 

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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
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
  Preparatory activity     
1 Release parking brake.    
2 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1000LF
INSPECT Check     
3 Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
4 Check camber struts (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
5 Check camber strut elastomer bearings (2) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as play by firmly pulling and pushing them. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
6 Check rear diagonal struts (30) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. Model 217.4
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
7 Check strut rods (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
8 Check strut rod elastomer bearings (4) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing them. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
9 Check stabilizer bar (5) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
10 Check stabilizer bar bushings (5a) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
11 Check shift rails (6) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
12 Check shift rail elastomer bearings (7) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
13 Check spring links (13) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
14 Check spring link elastomer bearings (9) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
15 Check thrust arms (16) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
16 Check thrust arm elastomer bearings (14) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing them. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
17 Check tie rods (15a) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
18 Check tie rod elastomer bearings (15) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing them. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
19 Check rear axle carrier (10) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
20 Check rear axle carrier elastomer bearings (8) for cracks, deformation and wear. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
21 Check rear axle differential elastomer bearings (11) for cracks, deformation and wear. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
22 Check condition of rear axle shafts (12). If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
23 Check outer drive shaft boots (17) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
24 Check inner drive shaft boots (18) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
25 Check condition and seating of clamps (19). If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
26 Check linkage level sensor (20) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and
play.
Vehicle with level sensor.
IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1
If no problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT Subject to separate repair order.
 
  Finishing activity     
27 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1000LF