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201 Trailer towing
Make sure the ball joint is clean and undamaged
– Check the locking pin
A
, release pin
B
, shaft section
C
and
knob
D
⇒
fig. 153 on the ball joint to make sure they are clean
and undamaged.
The spring mechanism inside the ball joint must be in the ready
position
–
Check that the red marking
A
⇒
fig. 154 on the knob is inside
the black zone marked on the ball joint.
– Check that the locking pin
B
is inside the holes in the shaft
section of the ball joint.
– Check that the knob protrudes visibly from the ball joint, so that
there is a clear gap
C
between the knob and the ball joint.
The ball joint can only be installed if the internal spring mechanism is in the
ready position.
Cont
⇒
page 201, Fitting the ball joint (step 3).
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Fitting the ball joint (step 3)
Fig. 155 Removable tow-
ing bracket: Setting the
spring mechanism to the
"ready" position
Fig. 156 Removable tow-
ing bracket: Inserting the
ball joint
Setting the spring mechanism to the ready position (if required)
– Insert the key
1
⇒
fig. 155 in the lock on the knob and turn it
towards the red marking.
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