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Check Condition Of Steering And Tie Rods - AP46.00-S-4651E

Model 907 

  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 No parts of the body or limbs should be within AS00.00-Z-0009-01A or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.    
  Preparatory activity     
1 Lift/jack up vehicle    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 907 AR00.60-D-1000-04TS
INSPECT Check     
2 Check tie rod joint boots of tie rod ends for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
3 Check tie rod joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rod ends. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
4 Check tie rod ends and tie rods for firm connection with one another by pulling and pushing each one. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
5 Check each of the inner tie rod joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rods in the direction of the rack-and-pinion steering. If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
6 Stretch boots by turning steering all way to the right and left, and check for cracks, intrusions and chafe marks. NOTES Do not check the boots by pressing in or around the raised beads.
Otherwise, the material may be damaged, leading to leakage with consequential damage.
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
7 Check that the clamps on the boots are seated firmly and correctly. NOTES The clamps may not be damaged, loose or incorrectly seated.
Otherwise this may lead to leakage with consequential damage.
If problems occur,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
8 Check steering gear. If problems occur,

Replace steering for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
9 Check actuator motor for electric power steering. Model 907
If problems occur,

Replace steering for safety reasons.
 
    IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.  
  Finishing activity     
10 Lower vehicle.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 907 AR00.60-D-1000-04TS