Check rear axle joints for play, check boots

AP35.20-P-3555GH

Check rear axle joints for play, check boots

24.9.03

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Remove

Danger!

Risk of death. Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of lifting platform and position the four support plates below support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

1

Remove rear wheels

AP40.10-P-4050GH

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Inspect

2

Check boot (arrow) on upper transverse control arm (91a) for leaks and condition

 Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking (e.g. grease flowing out):

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Replace upper transverse control arm.

AR35.20-P-0107GH

3

Check boot (arrow) on supporting joint (7a) for leaks and condition

 Visual inspection, if rubber boot is leaking (e.g. grease flowing out):

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Replace supporting joint

AR35.20-P-0117GH

4

Mount dial gage (1) with gage stand (2) on head of supporting joint (3) and pre-tension

 In the process the plug gage must contact the underside of the transverse control arm (4) with a preload of 3 mm.

5

Determine the play in the supporting joint (3)

 Determine the amount of play in the supporting joint (3) through vertical pulling and pushing of the wheel hub.

 If measurement yields a play 0,4 mm the supporting joint (3) must be replaced, refer to:

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Replace supporting joint

AR35.20-P-0117GH

6

Repeat the operation on the other side of the vehicle

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Install

7

Remove dial gage and gage stand

8

Fit rear wheels

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