Preparation Of New Part

Mark severance cut (1) according to vehicle. Cut outer metal sheet only.

Drill out metal sheet in areas (2).

Installation:

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Let parts overlap 10 mm at severance cut (1).

Weld new component from inside and outside over entire length (from outside if accessible).

Drill holes for, see RIVETS .

see BOND new part.

see RIVET new part.

Fig 1: Severance Cut And Metal Sheet On Areas

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Installation:

Seal new component in area (1) with sealing compound.

Fig 2: Component On Area With Sealing Compound

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Installation:

There is no bore hole (1) for the support bearing centering pin in the new component!

Prior to installing spring strut, remove support bearing centering pin.

Fig 3: Bore Hole Of Support Bearing

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