Check Condition Of Steering And Tie Rods - AP46.00-P-4651E
Model 166, 167, 292
Shown on model 292 with code M005 (4MATIC)
Shown on model 292 with code M005 (4MATIC)
Shown on model 167
| 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 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 | |
| Preparatory activity | |||
| 1 | Unlock steering lock. | ||
| Remove | |||
| 2 | Remove center underfloor paneling. | ||
| Model 166, 292 | AR61.30-P-1001GQ | ||
| Model 167 | AR61.30-P-1001ME | ||
| 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 occur, ↓ 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 occur, ↓ 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 occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 6 | Check each inner tie rod joint for play by firmly pulling and pushing on tie rods (4) in direction of rack-and-pinion steering (7). | If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 7 | Stretch boots (5) by turning steering all the way to right and left, and check for cracks, indentations and chafe marks. | Do not check the boots (5) by pressing in or around the raised bead. Otherwise, the material may be damaged, leading to leakage with consequential damage. Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 8 | Check clamps (6) are firmly and correctly seated. | Clamps (6) may not be damaged, loose or incorrectly seated. Otherwise this may lead to leakage with consequential damage. Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 9 | Check rack-and-pinion steering (7). | Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| 10 | Check electric power steering actuator motor (8). | Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977-1 If problems occur, ↓ Replace steering for safety reasons. |
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| Install | |||
| 11 | Install center underfloor paneling. | ||
| Model 166, 292 | AR61.30-P-1001GQ | ||
| Model 167 | AR61.30-P-1001ME |