Check Condition Of Rear Axle And Rear Axle Ball Joints - AP35.20-P-3552GA

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

Show on model 463.260 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Bearings (Ball Joints) Components Location - As Of Model Year 2019 (Shown On Model 463.260)

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Show on model 463.260 

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Show on model 463.260 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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	Release parking brake.
2	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.
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	Check
3	Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels.	If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
4	Check transverse control arm (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
5	Check transverse control arm elastomer bearings (2) for cracks, deformation and wear, and check for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
6	Check lower trailing arm (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
7	Check lower trailing arm elastomer bearings (4) for cracks, deformation and wear, and check for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
8	Check upper trailing arm (5) for cracks, deformation and corrosion.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
9	Check upper trailing arm elastomer bearings (6) for cracks, deformation and wear, and check for play by firmly pulling and pushing.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
10	Check level sensor linkage (7) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play.	If necessary, use commercially available devices/tools.  Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined,
		↓
		rectify the problems.
		After obtaining special order.
	Finishing activity
11	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
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