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Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check boots-rubber - AP46.00-P-4653MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Checking Rubber Boots
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REMOVING Remove     
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 vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Raise vehicle using the vehicle lift and remove underfloor paneling    
INSPECT Check     
2 Stretch boot (1) by turning the steering onto left and right lock while checking for damage    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install bellows   AR46.40-P-9998MCC
    NOTES Never check the boots (1) by pressing in or around the ribs.
This can cause damage to the plastic and, in the long term, can lead to leakage.
If necessary:

Install a new boot (1), subject to separate repair order.
 
3 Check ball joint of the left and right tie rod end (3) for play by firmly pulling and pushing Remove/install tie rod ball joint    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR46.40-P-0210MCC 
    If necessary:

Install a new tie rod end (3), subject to separate repair order.
 
4 Check left and right rubber boot (2) on tie rod end (3) for leaks and condition    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install tie rod ball joint   AR46.40-P-0210MCC 
    If necessary:

Install a new tie rod end (3), subject to separate repair order.
 
INSTALLING Install     
5 Install underfloor panelings and lower the vehicle with the vehicle lift