246 Lubrication
Also, inspect the welds around the hinges. The proper working condition of the following
components is also to be checked:
Tailgate hydraulic cylinders
Cylinder pins and circlips
Tailgate hinges and pins
Wear on the locking mechanism
Wear on the tailgate-locking pins
Tailgate rubber seal
Figure 4-18
Tailgate-locking mechanism
Figure 4-19
Cylinder retaining ring
Caution!
Excessive wear may compromise the proper working condition of the tailgate.
Locking
mechanism
Tailgate
locking pin
Safety
pin
Grease
fitting
Cylinder
retaining
ring
Grease
fitting