Carry Out Visual Inspection Of Structural Components - Ar62.10-P-1101-01LW
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Model 205
Model 253
Model 293
Component survey for structural front end parts, shown on model 205
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- Check status of suspension strut tower (cast part A).
If cracks, folds or deformations are present always
replace suspension strut tower (cast part) (A). Otherwise the required minimum strength of the structural components is not ensured.
Reshaping or repairing not
permissible.
- Check crossmember tieout on suspension strut tower (cast part) (A) for "skid marks" on threaded connections and deformation of bolt holes.
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- Check status of connecting flange on suspension strut tower (cast part) for front module carrier (B).
If cracks or folds are present always
replace connecting flange on suspension strut tower (cast part for front module carrier (B).
Otherwise the required minimum strength of the structural components is not ensured.
Reshaping or repairing marginally
permissible.
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Component survey for structural parts on rear end, shown on model 205.0
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- Check status of crossmember (cast part) above rear axle (C).
Always
replace crossmember (cast part) over rear axle (C) in the event of cracks, folds, or deformation. Otherwise the required minimum strength of the structural components is not ensured.
Reshaping or repairing not
permissible.
Shown on model 205.0
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- Check status of longitudinal member console (cast part) (D).
If cracks, folds or deformations are present always
replace longitudinal member console (cast part) (D). Otherwise the required minimum strength of the structural components is not ensured.
Reshaping or repairing not
permissible.
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- Check status of suspension strut tower (cast part E).
If cracks, folds or deformations are present always
replace suspension strut tower (cast part) (E). Otherwise the required minimum strength of the structural components is not ensured.
Reshaping or repairing not
permissible.
Shown on model 205.0
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