41 11 028 Replacing Left Engine Carrier (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)

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Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are susceptible to heat or dust.

Use only approved spot-welding apparatus  for repairs, see 41 00... Workshop equipment .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

• (1) Engine carrier, front

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Carrier

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Open weld joints in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Open weld joints in areas (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joint Areas

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Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a and cut.

Measurement a=150 mm from bore dia. 20 mm

Preparation of new part: 

Mark severance cut in accordance with vehicle and cut.

Installation: 

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

Weld in reinforcement plate  at severance cut, see 41 00... Welding in reinforcement plate (steel plate) .

Internal reinforcement plate in engine carrier is no longer welded. To avoid grinding noises, maintain a gap of approx. 3 mm.

Fig 4: Identifying Cut Mark Area

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark severance cut to match vehicle and cut.

In areas (1) the engine support can no longer be welded.

To avoid groaning noises, grind down component in areas (1) by approx. 2 mm.

Installation note: 

Adjust new part to fit with set of attachments or universal mount.

Weld in REINFORCEMENT PLATE  at severance cut.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Welded Areas

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