ap3320p3353rt

Inspect front axle joint for play, inspect rubber boots

Type ap · topic 33.20 · version 0101 · 2007-08-21

Applies to: MODEL 251

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 33 Front axle › 33.20 Wheel location, wheel hubs — Series 251

EinPAS 17 Drivetrain/axle › 17.50 Front axle › 17.50.30 Front axle assembly — Series 251

AP33.20-P-3353RT

Inspect front axle joint for play, inspect rubber boots

16.8.07

MODEL 251

Inspect front axle joint for play, inspect rubber boots

P33.20-2156-11

3 Rubber boot

4 Lower transverse control arm

7 Support joint

7f Rubber boot

78 Link rod

Inspect front axle joint for play, inspect rubber boots

P33.20-2157-01

5 Follower joint

6 Upper transverse control arm

8 Rubber boot

Checking

Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

1

Raise vehicle with vehicle lift

Lift/jack up vehicle

AR00.60-P-1000RT

2

Check rubber boots (7f) of supporting ball joints (7) for leaks and condition

If the rubber boot (7f) is leaking:

Install new supporting joint (7):

Vehicles with 4MATIC

AR33.20-P-0440RT

Vehicles without 4MATIC

AR33.20-P-0440RTC

3

Check rubber boots (3) of link rods (78) of stabilizer bar for leaks and condition

If rubber boot (3) is leaking, replace link rod (78):

Remove/install torsion bar on front axle.

AR32.20-P-0300RT

4

Check upper ball joints (5)

Check rubber boots (8) of upper ball joints (5) for leaks and condition. Check upper ball joints (5) for play by pulling and pushing firmly on the steering knuckles. If the rubber boot (8) is leaky or if there is play in the upper ball joint (5):

Replace upper transverse control arm (6):

Left upper transverse control arm

AR33.20-P-0500RT

Right upper transverse control arm

AR33.20-P-0500RTA

5

Lower vehicle

Lift/jack up vehicle

AR00.60-P-1000RT

Referenced documents