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Check Condition Of Steering And Tie Rods - AP46.00-P-4651A

Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 257, 290 

Shown on model 205 without code M005 (4MATIC) 

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Shown on model 213 without code M005 (4MATIC) 

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
  Preparatory activity     
1 Unlock steering lock.    
REMOVING Remove     
2
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR		 Remove lower engine compartment paneling. Model 205, 253 AR61.20-P-1105LW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 213, 238 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 257 AR61.20-P-1105FR
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 290 AR61.20-P-1105FRX
INSPECT Check     
3 Check tie rod joint boots (1) on tie rod ends (3) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. If problems occur,
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rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
4 Check tie rod joints (2) for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rod ends (3). If problems occur,
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rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
5 Check tie rod ends (3) and tie rods (4) for firm connection by pulling and pushing each one. If problems occur,
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rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
6 Check each inner tie rod joint for play by firmly pulling and pushing on tie rods (4) in direction of rack-and-pinion steering (7). If problems occur,
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rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
7 Stretch boots (5) by turning steering all the way to right and left, and check for cracks, indentations and chafe marks. NOTES Do not check the boots (5) by pressing in or around the raised bead.
Otherwise, the material may be damaged, leading to leakage with consequential damage.
If problems occur,
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rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
8 Check clamps (6) are firmly and correctly seated. NOTES Clamps (6) may not be damaged, loose or incorrectly seated.
Otherwise this may lead to leakage with consequential damage.
If problems occur,
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rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
9 Check rack-and-pinion steering (7). If problems occur,
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Replace steering for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
10 Check electric power steering actuator motor (8). If problems occur,
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Replace steering for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.		  
INSTALLING Install     
11 Install lower engine compartment paneling.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 205, 253 AR61.20-P-1105LW
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 213, 238 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 257 AR61.20-P-1105FR
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 290 AR61.20-P-1105FRX
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