Check vehicle underside in visible area for signs of damage, fluid loss and corrosion

AP60.00-P-0051GA

Check vehicle underside in visible area for signs of damage, fluid loss and corrosion

05.03.2019

Model

463

as of model year 2019

Show on model 463.260

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

 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

Notes on evaluating leakages

AH00.00-N-0011-01A

Preparatory activity

1

Lift vehicle with lifting platform.

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AR00.60-P-1006A

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Check

2

Check visible component parts, lines, hoses on underbody for damage, routing and fluid loss.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1

 Steering,
Automatic transmission,
Transfer case,
Spring elements,
Shock absorber,
Front axle shafts with boots,
Underfloor paneling,
Heat shields,
Exhaust system,
Exhaust aftertreatment,
Actuator motors of exhaust gas flaps,
Brake system,
Fuel system,
Rear axle.

If problems occur,

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rectify the problems.

 After obtaining special order.

3

Check visible component parts, lines, hoses on underbody for damage, routing and fluid loss.

Equipment-dependent.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1

 Stationary heater

If problems occur,

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rectify the problems.

 After obtaining special order.

4

Check visible body panels for corrosion and deformation.

 Commercially available devices/tools
Swiveling inspection mirror with lighting, comparable to inspection mirror Hazet 1977 - 1

 Wheel well body panels,
Front axle carrier,
Rear axle,
Chassis steering arms,
Underfloor body panels,
Body reinforcements.

If problems occur,

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proceed in accordance with the country-specific regulations for mobility and body shell complaints.

5

Check vehicle underside for evidence of driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside.

If it is suspected that obstacles have been driven over or bottoming damage has occurred,

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Check steering for mechanical damages.

If the steering is mechanically damaged,

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Replace steering for safety reasons.

 After obtaining special order.

Finishing activity

6

Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.

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AR00.60-P-1006A