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. | |
Preparatory activity | |||
1 | Lift/jack up vehicle | ||
| Model 415 | ||
| Model 447, 448 | ||
| Model 470, 471 | ||
| Model 907, 910 | ||
| Check | ||
2 | Check underfloor paneling for evidence of driving over obstacles or bottoming damage. | If the underfloor paneling exhibits damage: | |
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Remove underfloor paneling and check front axle carrier for damage. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
3 | Assess the wheel bearings by firmly tugging, pushing and turning at the wheels. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
4 | Check front axle carrier for cracks, deformation and corrosion. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
5 | Check stabilizer bar bushings for cracks, deformation and wear, also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
6 | Check elastomer bearings of transverse control arm for cracks, deformation and wear, also check for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
7 | Check supporting joint boots for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
8 | Check supporting joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
9 | Check joint boots on torsion bar linkage for condition, leak tightness and correct seating. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
10 | Check joints of torsion bar linkage for play by firmly pulling and pushing on the linkage. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify the problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
Finishing activity | |||
11 | Lower vehicle. | ||
| Model 415 | ||
| Model 447, 448 | ||
| Model 470, 471 | ||
| Model 907, 910 |