Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check rubber boots

AP46.00-P-4653H

Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check rubber boots

21.6.06

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Checking

Danger!

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

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Danger!

Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

1

Turn key in electronic ignition switch control unit to position "0"

 Vehicles with Keyless-Go Code 889: press Start/Stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off.

2

Check play (a) at steering wheel

 The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.

*BE46.00-P-1001-01A

3

Raise vehicle with the drive-on lifting platform

4

Check inner and outer joint (10a) of the tie rods (10) for play

If play present:

AP46.40-P-4650-01H

Replace tie rod (10):



Model 240.078 /178078/178

AR46.40-P-0200H

Model 240.079/179

5

Check rubber boots (10b) of inner and outer joints (10a) for leaktightness and condition

If the rubber boot (10b) is leaking: 

Replace tie rod (10):



Model 240.078 /178078/178

AR46.40-P-0200H

Model 240.079/179

6

Check joints (11a) of drag link (11) for play

If play present:

AP46.40-P-4650-01H

Replace drag link (11):



Model 240.078 /178078/178

AR46.40-P-0100H

Model 240.079/179

7

Check rubber boots (11b) of joints (11a) for leaktightness and condition

If the rubber boot (11b) is leaking: 

Replace drag link (11):



Model 240.078 /178078/178

AR46.40-P-0100H

Model 240.079/179

8

Check steering idler arm (26) for play

If play present:

Replace steering idler arm (26):



Model 240.078 /178078/178

AR46.40-P-0320H

Model 240.079/179

9

Check play (a) at steering wheel

 The vehicle must be standing on its wheels.

If the play (a) still excessive despite carrying out the previous steps: 

Check steering coupling (25) for play, if there is play: 

Replace steering coupling (25):



Model 240.078 /178078/178

AR46.10-P-8000H

Model 240.079/179

If the play is unacceptably large in spite of the previous step: 

Adjust steering gear (23):



Model 240.078 /178078/178

AR46.20-P-0100H

Model 240.079/179

Number

Designation

Model 240

BE46.00-P-1001-01A

Permissible play at periphery of the steering wheel when the steering gear is in the center position

mm

<25