Check Condition Of Steering And Tie Rods - AP46.00-P-4651G
Model 118, 177, 247
Shown on model 177.0445
Shown on model 177.045
| 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 | |
| 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 injury from engine start by remote start function | Prior to starting work, open engine hood, do not reach into rotation range or hazard area of freely rotating parts, wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes | AS00.00-Z-0024-01A | |
| Preparatory activity | |||
| 1 | Unlock steering lock. | ||
| Remove | |||
| 2 | Remove lower engine compartment lining. | ||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 except code M016 (Uprated engine) | AR61.20-P-1105MFA | ||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282 | |||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 with code M016 (Uprated engine) | AR61.20-P-1105MFR | ||
| Model 118, 177, 247.7 with engine 139 | |||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 608, 654 | AR61.20-P-1105MFE | ||
| Check | |||
| 3 | Check tie rod joint boots (1) on tie rod ends (3) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 4 | Check tie rod joints (2) for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rod ends (3). | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 5 | Check tie rod ends (3) and tie rods (4) for firm connection by pulling and pushing each one. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 6 | Stretch boots (5) by turning steering all the way to right and left, and check for cracks, indentations and chafe marks. | Otherwise, damage may occur with consequential damage. Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 7 | Check clamps (6) are firmly and correctly seated. | Otherwise, damage may occur with consequential damage. Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 8 | Check elastomer bearings of steering threaded connection for cracks, deformation and wear, also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | Model 118, 177, 247 with code 1U5 (Rubber-sprung steering gear) Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| 9 | Check rack-and-pinion steering (7) for damage, deformation, corrosion and firm seating. | Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| 10 | Check actuator motor of electric power steering (8) for external damage. | Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems are determined, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| Install | |||
| 11 | Install lower engine compartment lining. | ||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 except code M016 (Uprated engine) | AR61.20-P-1105MFA | ||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282 | |||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 with code M016 (Uprated engine) | AR61.20-P-1105MFR | ||
| Model 118, 177, 247.7 with engine 139 | |||
| Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 608, 654 | AR61.20-P-1105MFE |