Check Condition Of Rear Axle And Control Arms - AP35.20-P-3552G
Model 118, 177, 247
with code U54 (Compound-link axle) except code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Shown on model 177.003 with code U54 (Torsion-beam axle)
| 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 | |
| Preparatory activity | |||
| 1 | Release parking brake. | ||
| 2 | Lift vehicle with lifting platform. | ||
| AR00.60-P-1006A | |||
| Check | |||
| 3 | Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. | If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 4 | Check rear axle carrier (10) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. | Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 5 | Check rear axle differential elastomer bearings (9) for cracks, deformation and wear. | Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 6 | Check linkage level sensor for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play. | Vehicle with linkage level sensor. Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| Finishing activity | |||
| 7 | Lower vehicle with vehicle lift. | ||
| AR00.60-P-1006A |