Check condition of suspension struts or shock absorbers and springs

AP32.25-P-3255C

Check condition of suspension struts or shock absorbers and springs

01.12.2014

MODEL

190

1

Shock absorber

2

Spring

3

Elastomer bearing

4

Protective boot

5

Suspension strut bearing

 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.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Danger !

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 range of the mechanism when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Preparatory activity

1

Lift vehicle on vehicle lift

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AR00.60-P-1000RG

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Check

2

Check shock absorber (1) for external leaks

AP32.00-P-3255-01A

If there are problems:

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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

3

Check shock absorber (1) for external damage, deformation and corrosion

AP32.00-P-3255-01A

If there are problems:



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

4

Check condition and seating of springs (2)

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Springs (2) may not be broken and must be seated correctly.
Damage can occur otherwise.

If there are problems:



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

5

Check condition of elastomer bearings (3)

If there are problems:



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

6

Check protective boot (4) in visible area for correct seating, damage and deformation

If there are problems:



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

7

Check suspension strut mount (5) in visible area for correct seating, damage and deformation

If there are problems:



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

Finishing activity

8

Lower vehicle with lifting platform