Check Vehicle Underside In Visible Area For Signs Of Damage, Fluid Loss And Corrosion - AP60.00-P-0051RK

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Model 171, 172

Model 197.3/4

Model 230, 231

Shown on model 212

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	Risk of injury . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	See AS00.00-Z-0002-01A .
	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.	See AS00.00-Z-0010-01A .
	Notes on evaluating leakages		See AH00.00-N-0011-01A .
	Preparatory activity
1	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.	Model 171, 172, 197.3/4, 230, 231 Model 171, 172	See AR00.60-P-1000V .
		Model 197.3/4	AR00.60-P-1000RQ
		Model 231	AR00.60-P-1000TX
	Check
2	Check visible components, lines, hoses on underfloor for damage, routing and leaks.	Steering, Spring elements, Shock absorber, Rear axle shaft boots, Underfloor paneling, Heat shields, Exhaust system, Exhaust aftertreatment, Brake system, Fuel system, Rear axle differential. If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
3	Check visible components, lines, hoses on underfloor for damage, routing and leaks.	Equipment-dependent. Manual transmission, Clutch operation, Automatic transmission. If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
4	Check visible body panels for corrosion and deformation.	Wheel well body panels Front axle carrier, Rear axle carrier, Chassis steering arms, Underfloor body panels, Body reinforcements. Check rear axle carrier in area of welded-on mounting supports for thrust arm/tie rod for corrosion/perforation. If problems occur, ↓ proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.
5	Check vehicle underside for evidence of driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside.	If it is suspected that obstacles have been driven over or bottoming damage has occurred, ↓ check steering for mechanical damages. If the steering is mechanically damaged, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. After obtaining special order.
	Finishing activity
6	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.	Model 171, 172, 197.3/4, 230, 231 Model 171, 172	See AR00.60-P-1000V .
		Model 197.3/4	AR00.60-P-1000RQ
		Model 231	AR00.60-P-1000TX