Check and replace rubber boot - AR46.40-P-0400EW

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MODEL 166, 218

MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Shown on model 212 with hydraulic steering

Fig 1: Rubber Boot Components - Shown On Model 212

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	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
	Check
1	Raise vehicle using vehicle lift until the wheels are clear of the ground	MODEL 166, 218 MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
1		MODEL 166	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2	Check boots (11)	Do not check the boots (11) by pressing in or around the raised bead. Otherwise damage and leakages may occur. Stretch boots (11) by turning the steering to the left and right and while doing so checking for damage (cracks, holes, chafe marks and intrusions); install a new boots (11) if necessary.
3	Check water drain valve in steering gear		AR46.20-P-0005EW
	Remove/install
4	Remove track rod (10)	MODEL 166, 218 MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR46.40-P-0200EW
4	Remove track rod (10)	MODEL 204, 207 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR46.40-P-0200CW
5	Unscrew lock nut (10f)
6	Detach inner clamp (11a) and outer clamp (11b) from boot (11)	MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218
			AR46.40-P-7200-01EW
		Observe positioning of inner clamp (11a) and outer clamp (11b).	AR46.40-P-7200-01EW
7	Pull off bellows (11)	MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218
			AR46.40-P-0400-02CW
		Observe positioning of boot (11).	AR46.40-P-0400-02CW
	Check
8	Check toothed rack for signs of corrosion	If the toothed rack is corroded, a new rack-and-pinion steering must be installed. ↓ Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering
		MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218	AR46.20-P-0600EL
		MODEL 166	AR46.20-P-0600GQ
9	Check axial joint of inside tie rod (12) for play	If the axial joint is worn, the inner tie rod (12) must be replaced with a new one. ↓ Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint
		MODEL 204, 207 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR46.40-P-0201CW
		MODEL 166, 218 MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR46.40-P-0201EW
10	Install in the reverse order
11	Perform wheel alignment check	MODEL 204 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR40.20-P-0200CW
		MODEL 166	AR40.20-P-0200GQ
		MODEL 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218	AR40.20-P-0200EW