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  • Check the dust protection on inside and outside of propeller shafts -arrows- for damage and leakage.

Maintenance

Ball joint mount: check the play, correct seating and the dust protection caps.

NOTICE The test must be carried out with vehicle raised on a lifting platform (wheels hanging).

  • Check play by moving the track rods and wheels.
  • There must be no clearance.
  • Care must be taken that the counter nut of the steering joint is tightened to 50 Nm.
  • Make sure that the dust protective caps -arrow- are not damaged and are properly fitted.

Maintenance

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