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Checking Shock Absorber - AR32.25-P-0121LWG

Model 213, 238, 253, 293 

INSPECT Check     
1 Raise vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1006A
2 Check front shock absorber for external oil leakage. Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 238, 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
Model 293 IMPORTANT A light oil film on the shock absorber's piston rod is acceptable.
In the event of a problem,

Replace front shock absorbers.
 
    Model 238 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) AR32.25-P-1018LWO 
    Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
Model 293
AR32.25-P-1018LW
3 Check rear shock absorber for external oil leakage. IMPORTANT A light oil film on the shock absorber's piston rod is acceptable.
In the event of a problem,

Replace rear shock absorbers.
Model 213, 253, 293
AR32.25-P-0110LW
    Model 238 AR32.25-P-0110LWO 
4 Check elastomer bearings of rear shock absorbers. IMPORTANT The elastomer bearings must be seated with zero clearance in the housing eye and they may not be cracked or damaged.
In the event of a problem,

Replace rear shock absorbers.
Model 213, 253, 293
AR32.25-P-0110LW
    Model 238 AR32.25-P-0110LWO 
INSPECT Remove     
5 Remove front shock absorber. If damage is suspected that cannot however be detected in installed condition.
Model 238 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AR32.25-P-1018LWO 
    Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
Model 293
AR32.25-P-1018LW
6 Remove rear shock absorbers. If damage is suspected that cannot however be detected in installed condition.
Model 238
AR32.25-P-0110LWO 
    Model 213, 253, 293 AR32.25-P-0110LW
INSPECT Check     
7 Check piston rod for surface damage, corrosion, bending and unobstructed movement in pilot bushings. With removed shock absorber.
In the event of a problem,

replace shock absorbers.
 
INSTALLING Install     
8 Install front shock absorber. If the shock absorber has been removed.
Model 238 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AR32.25-P-1018LWO 
    Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
Model 293
AR32.25-P-1018LW
9 Install rear shock absorbers. If the shock absorber has been removed.
Model 238
AR32.25-P-0110LWO 
    Model 213, 253, 293 AR32.25-P-0110LW