Check Condition Of Front Axle And Control Arms - AP33.10-P-3358I
Model 223
Shown on model 223.130 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
Shown on model 223.130 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
Shown on model 223.163 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
Shown on model 223.163 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
Shown on model 223.163 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
Shown on model 223.163 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
Shown on model 223.179 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), with code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
Shown on model 223.163 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version)
| 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 death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) | Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. | AS00.00-Z-0035-01A | |
| 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 | |
| Risk of injury due to fan starting unexpectedly | Do not reach into the rotation area or danger zone of the fan. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. | AS20.40-Z-0001-01A | |
| Notice | General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment | AH00.00-Z-0300-01A | |
| Preparatory activity | |||
| 1 | Lift vehicle with vehicle lift. | ||
| AR00.60-P-1006A | |||
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| 2 | Check underfloor paneling for evidence of damage caused by driving over obstacles or bottoming. | If the underfloor paneling exhibits any signs of damage, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 3 | Remove front engine compartment lining (31), center engine compartment lining (32) and rear engine compartment lining (33). | ||
| Model 223 | AR61.20-P-1105S | ||
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| 4 | Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 5 | Check front axle carrier (10) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 6 | Check shock absorber elastomer bearings (9) for cracks, deformation and wear, then check for play by firmly pulling and pushing on front shock absorbers. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
AP32.00-P-3255-01A |
| 7 | Check spring links (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 8 | Check spring link elastomer bearings (2) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 9 | Check strut rods (5) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 10 | Check strut rod elastomer bearings (6) for cracks, deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 11 | Check stabilizer (11) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 12 | Check stabilizer bushings (12) for cracks, deformation and wear. Also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing on stabilizer (11). | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 13 | Check spring control arm joint boots (4) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 14 | Check spring link joints (3) for deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 15 | Check strut rod joint boots (8) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 16 | Check strut rod joints (7) for deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 17 | Check upper link rod mounts (17) for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 18 | Check link rods (20) for deformation and corrosion. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 19 | Check upper link rod joints (19) for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 20 | Check upper link rod joint boots (18) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 21 | Check lower link rod joints (22) for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 22 | Check lower link rod joint boots (21) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 23 | Check outer drive shaft boots (13) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | Model 223 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 24 | Check inner drive shaft boots (14) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | Model 223 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 25 | Check clamps (15) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating. | Model 223 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 26 | Check drive shafts (16) for cracks, deformation, corrosion then check for play by pulling and pushing. | Model 223 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 27 | Check level sensor linkage (23) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 28 | Check upper transverse control arms (24) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 29 | Check upper transverse control arm elastomer bearings (25) for cracks, deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 30 | Check upper transverse control arm joint boots (27) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| 31 | Check upper transverse control arm joints (26) for play by firmly pulling and pushing on upper transverse control arms (24). | If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. |
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| Install | |||
| 32 | Install front engine compartment lining (31), center engine compartment lining (32) and rear engine compartment lining (33). | ||
| Model 223 | AR61.20-P-1105S |