Check Condition Of Elements For Shock Absorption And Springing - AP32.25-P-3255A

Model 117, 156, 176, 205, 213, 238, 242, 246, 257, 290 

	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. Preparatory activity	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
1	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
	Check
2	Check front shock absorbers for fluid loss.	A light oil film on the shock absorber's piston rod is acceptable. If problems occur, ↓ Replace front shock absorbers.
		Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246	AR32.25-P-1018NKB
		Model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	AR32.25-P-1018LW
		Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi- active air suspension) Model 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi- active air suspension)	AR32.25-P-1017LWL
		Model 238 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.25-P-1018LWO
		Model 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.25-P-1017LWQ
		Model 257, 290 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.25-P-1018FR
		Model 257, 290 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.25-P-1017FRA
3	Check rear shock absorbers for fluid loss.	A light oil film on the shock absorber's piston rod is acceptable. If problems occur, ↓ Replace rear shock absorbers.
		Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246	AR32.25-P-0110NKB
		Model 205 Model 213	AR32.25-P-0110LW
		Model 238	AR32.25-P-0110LWO
		Model 257	AR32.25-P-0110FR
		Model 290	AR32.25-P-0110FRX
4	Check elastomer bearings of rear shock absorbers.	Commercially available devices/tools  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1 The elastomer bearings must be seated with zero clearance in the housing eye and they may not be cracked or damaged. If problems occur, ↓ Replace rear shock absorbers.
		Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246	AR32.25-P-0110NKB
		Model 205 Model 213	AR32.25-P-0110LW
		Model 238	AR32.25-P-0110LWO
		Model 257	AR32.25-P-0110FR
		Model 290	AR32.25-P-0110FRX
5	Check steel springs for correct seating and wear or fractures.	Vehicle with steel springs.
6	Check protective boots or air suspension bellows for correct seating and damage.	Model 205, 213, 238 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi- active air suspension) Model 257, 290 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
	Finishing activity
7	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A