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

Model 167 

With Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

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Shown on model 167 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC) and code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

Shown on model 167 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC) and code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

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Shown on model 167 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC) and code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

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Shown on model 167 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC) and code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

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Shown on model 167 With Code 489 (AIRMATIC) and code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

DANGER 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
WARNING 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
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A
INSPECT Check     
2 Check front shock absorbers (1) for leaks. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
3 Check front air springs (4) for damage and leaks. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
4 Check that front boots (2) are correctly seated and are not damaged. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
5 Check front elastomer bearings (3) for cracks, deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing on front shock absorbers (1). IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
IMPORTANT The front elastomer bearings (3) must be seated with zero clearance in the housing eye and they may not be cracked or damaged.
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
AP32.00-P-3255-01A 
6 Check visible systems, components, lines and hoses of front electrohydraulic suspension for damage, correct routing, leaks, correct mounting and corrosion. Model 167 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
with code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
IMPORTANT Front delivery pump (16),
Elastomer bearings (17),
Electrical connectors (20),
Electric lines (21),
Electric lines (19),
Hydraulic lines (18).
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
7 Check rear shock absorbers (10) for leaks. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
8 Check rear air springs (5) for damage and leaks. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
9 Check that rear air springs (5) are correctly seated in upper centering (8) and lower centering (9). IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
10 Check that rear boots (6) are correctly seated and are not damaged. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
11 Check stop buffers (22) for cracks, deformation and wear. IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
12 Check rear elastomer bearings (11) for cracks, deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing on rear shock absorbers (10). IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
IMPORTANT The rear elastomer bearings (11) must be seated with zero clearance in the housing eye and they may not be cracked or damaged.
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
AP32.00-P-3255-01A 
13 Check visible systems, components, lines and hoses of rear electrohydraulic suspension for damage, correct routing, leaks, correct mounting and corrosion. Model 167 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
with code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
IMPORTANTIf necessary, use commercially available devices/tools. 
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1
IMPORTANT Rear delivery pump (15),
Elastomer bearings (14),
Electrical connectors (7),
Electric lines (23),
Electric lines (12),
Hydraulic lines (13).
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
  Finishing activity     
14 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A