AP46.00-P-4653V | Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check rubber boots | 22.12.10 |
MODEL 171, 172
P46.40-2046-09
| Check | ||
Danger! | Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. | |
Danger! | Risk of injury caused by moving parts that 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. | |
1 | Turn ignition key to "0" position | ||
2 | Hoist vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are free | ||
| Check | ||
3 | Check tie rod ball joints (10a) of right and left tie rod (10) | Check tie rod ball joints (10a) for play by firmly pulling and pushing. Replace tie rod ball joints (10a) in event of play subject to separate repair order: | |
Remove/install tie rod: | |||
Model 171 | |||
Model 172 | |||
4 | Check rubber boots (10b) of right and left tie rod ball joint (10a) | Check rubber boots (10b) for leaktightness and condition. If necessary, replace tie rod ball joints (10a) subject to separate repair order: | |
Remove/install tie rod: | |||
Model 171 | |||
Model 172 | |||
5 | Check left and right bellows (10c) | Do not check bellows (10c) by pressing in or around raised beads as this leads to damage to the plastic and thus to leaks. | |
Stretch bellows (10c) by turning steering to left and right wheel lock; and check for cracks, indentations and chafing. If necessary, replace bellows (10a) subject to separate repair order: | |||
Replace bellows: | |||
Model 171 | |||
Model 172 | |||
6 | Lower vehicle |