WORK DESCRIPTION FOR FIELD MEASURE
Code: 20P3293022
Version: 2.0
Check seal bellows at wheel carrier supporting joint of left and right rear axle, replace if necessary
Model 205; 253
Check/test procedure
- Lift vehicle on vehicle lift and check both seal bellows (A, figure 1) of supporting joint in left and right wheel carrier for damage. The test shall be performed on the right and left wheel carrier.

Figure 1 (Shown on right side)
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- Visible damage present: Perform work procedure.
- Visible damage not present: End measure.
Work procedure
Only if visible damage is present.
1. Replace affected supporting joint.
For basic data, see AR35.20-P-0116LW.
Perform wheel alignment check.
Parts
| Quantity | Designation | Part no. |
| As required* | Joint | A 204 352 00 27 |
* The bolts and nuts must be determined according to the equipment variant for the vehicle identification number via the parts process in the Xentry Portal!
Small parts such as screws/bolts, lock nuts, sealing rings, cable ties, fluids, sealant etc. are not listed in the parts list. The required small parts are taken into account in the budgeting.
Operation text and flat rate
| Operation no. | Operation text | Flat rate | Accounting no./ damage code |
| 02-1675 | Check seal bellows at outer bearing of supporting joint for left and right spring link of rear axle | 0.1 hours | 32 930 22 |
| 02-1676 * | Replace outer bearing of supporting joint for spring link of rear axle (after check) | 1.6 hours | 32 930 22 |
| 02-1677 | Extra work for: Replace outer bearing of supporting joint for spring link of rear axle in veh. with AIRMATIC | 0.2 hours | 32 930 22 |
| 02-9785 | Operations: Perform wheel alignment check | 0.9 hours | 32 930 22 |
* The operation item is to be repeated as often as necessary.
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Check Seal Bellows at Wheel Carrier
Model GLC-Class (253 platform)
Model Year 2020
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