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

Model 205, 213, 238, 253 (except 253.99), 257, 290 

Shown on model 205 

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Shown on model 205 

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Shown on model 205 

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-1006A
INSPECT Check     
3 Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
4 Check side strut rods (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
5 Check side strut rod elastomer bearings (2) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
6 Check upper strut rods (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
7 Check upper strut rod elastomer bearings (4) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. If problems occur,
 
    Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
8 Check stabilizer bar (5) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
9 Check stabilizer bar bushings (5a) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
10 Check shift rails (6) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
11 Check shift rail elastomer bearings (7) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
12 Check spring links (13) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
13 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 problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
14 Check supporting links (16) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
15 Check supporting link elastomer bearings (14) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
16 Check control arms (15a) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
17 Check control arm elastomer bearings (15) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pressing. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
18 Check rear axle carrier (10) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
19 Check rear axle carrier elastomer bearings (8) for cracks, deformation and wear. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
20 Check rear axle differential elastomer bearings (11) for cracks, deformation and wear. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
 
    IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.  
21 Check condition of rear axle shafts (12). If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
22 Check outer drive shaft boots (17) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
23 Check inner drive shaft boots (18) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
24 Check condition and seating of clamps (19). If problems occur,

Rectify problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
  Finishing activity     
25 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A