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. | |
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. | |
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1 | Lift vehicle with lifting platform. | ||
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2 | Check front shock absorbers for fluid loss. | A light oil film on the shock absorber's piston rod is acceptable. | |
If problems occur, | |||
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Replace front shock absorbers. | |||
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3 | Check rear shock absorbers for fluid loss. | A light oil film on the shock absorber's piston rod is acceptable. | |
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Replace rear shock absorbers. | |||
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4 | Check elastomer bearings of rear shock absorbers. | Commercially available devices/tools | |
The elastomer bearings must be seated with zero clearance in the housing eye and they may not be cracked or damaged. | |||
If problems occur, | |||
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Replace rear shock absorbers. | |||
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5 | Check steel springs for correct seating and wear or fractures. | Vehicle with steel springs. | |
6 | Check protective boots or air suspension bellows for correct seating and damage. | Model 205, 213, 238 | |
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7 | Lower vehicle with vehicle lift. | ||
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