Check Tires For Damage And Crack Formations - AP40.10-P-4051GM

Model 460, 461 

Model 463 

up to model year 2019 

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When new 

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Shoulder wear on tire 

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Center wear on tire 

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Uniform wear on tire 

	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
	Limited maximum speed for winter tires with speed index V		AH40.10-P-1020-03A
	Information on tires/rims		AH40.10-P-9411-01A
	Check
1	Raise vehicle using wheels-free vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-1006A
2	Check tires of front and rear axle.	Check tread as well as outer and inner sidewalls on all tires for signs of damage such as cuts, punctures, cracks, breakouts, separation and ingressed foreign matter. If damage occurs, ↓ replace the tire. After obtaining special order.
3	Assess wear pattern and tread depth of tires on front and rear axles.	Only if the reception items as per the "Reception report for service on vehicle" were not carried out. If an unusual wear pattern occurs, ↓ determine cause and replace the tire, if necessary. After obtaining special order. If the minimum tread depth is reached, ↓ replace the tire. After obtaining special order. If, on special protection vehicles, the max. tire age or max. tire mileage has been reached, ↓ replace the tire. After obtaining special order.	AP40.10-P-4052B
	Findings
4	Rotate wheel and tire assemblies of front and rear axle.	If necessary, subject to separate repair order and only for vehicles without mixed tires. Maintain running direction of wheel and tire assemblies. Otherwise handling characteristics and handling comfort may be impaired and tire wear increased.
5 AR	Lower vehicle.		AR00.60-P-1006A