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Check Condition Of Rear Axle And Control Arms - AP35.20-P-3552SG

Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

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Shown on model 223.179 with code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) 

G16189189Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 223.179 with code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) 

G16189190Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 223.163 except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) 

Shown on model 223.179 with code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) 

G16189191Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 223.163 except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) 

G16189192Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER 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 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 vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-1006A
INSPECT Check     
3 Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
4 Check rear axle carrier (10) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
5 Check rear axle carrier elastomer bearings (11) for cracks, deformation and wear. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
6 Check shock absorber elastomer bearings (9) for cracks, deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
7 Check spring links (1) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
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.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
9 Check thrust arms (3) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
10 Check thrust arm elastomer bearings (4) for cracks, deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
11 Check strut rods (5) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
12 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.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
13 Check camber struts (7) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
14 Check camber strut elastomer bearings (8) for cracks, deformation and wear; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
15 Check tie rods (27) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
16 Check elastomer bearings of tie rods (28) for cracks, deformation and wear, as well as for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
17 Check stabilizer (13) for cracks, deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
18 Check stabilizer bushings (14) for cracks, deformation and wear. Also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing on stabilizer (13). If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
19 Check link rods (25) for deformation and corrosion. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
20 Check elastomer bearings of link rods (26) for cracks, deformation and wear as well as for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
21 Check rear axle differential elastomer bearings (12) for cracks, deformation and wear. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
22 Check outer drive shaft boots (15) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
23 Check inner drive shaft boots (16) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
24 Check clamps (17) for cracks, deformation, corrosion and correct seating. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
25 Check drive shafts (18) for cracks, deformation and corrosion; also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
26 Check level sensor linkage (19) for correct seating, cracks, deformation, corrosion and play. If problems are determined,

rectify the problems.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
 
  Finishing activity     
27 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A