Check vehicle underside in visible area for signs of damage, leaks and corrosion - AP60.00-P-0051EW

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MODEL 164, 166, 203, 204, 205, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222, 251

Illustration shows model 212

Fig 1: Checking Vehicle Underside In Visible Area For Signs Of Damage

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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 the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on evaluating leakages		AH00.00-N-0011-01A
	Preparatory activity
1	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift	MODEL 164, 166, 203, 204, 205, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222, 251
		MODEL 164, 166	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		MODEL 203, 209	AR00.60-P-1000P
		MODEL 205	AR00.60-P-1000LW
		MODEL 211	AR00.60-P-1000T
		MODEL 216, 221	AR00.60-P-1000SX
		MODEL 219	AR00.60-P-1000TX
		MODEL 251	AR00.60-P-1000RT
	Check
2	Check visible components, lines and hoses on underfloor for damage, routing and leakage	Steering Spring elements Shock absorbers Suspension_AIRMATIC/ABC/MAGIC BODY CONTROL Boots of front axle shafts (only with 4MATIC) Boots of rear axle shafts Underfloor paneling Heat shields Exhaust system BlueTEC emission control system Brake system Fuel system Manual transmission Clutch operating system Automatic transmission Transfer case Rear axle differential If there are problems: Repair the problem, subject to separate repair order.
3	Check visible components and body panels for corrosion	Wheel well body panels Front axle carriers Rear axle carriers Chassis steering arms Body panels of underfloor Body reinforcements If corrosion is found: ↓ proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.
4	Check vehicle underside to establish whether vehicle has been driven over an obstacle or whether vehicle underside has come into contact with ground	If it is suspected that the vehicle has been driven over an obstacle or that the vehicle underside has come into contact with the ground: Detach the underfloor paneling and check the steering for mechanical damage. If the steering exhibits mechanical damage: Subject to a separate repair order, replace the steering for safety reasons.