Function description of the Celette straightening set 440.300 - ra60001400110x(0110)

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Model 140

Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates

Fig 1: Total Scope Of Straightening Set For Removed Components

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Total scope of straightening set for removed components

Fig 2: Partial Scope Of Straightening Set For Installed Components

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Partial scope of straightening set for installed components

Item no.	Order no. for replacement	Designation
1,2	440.701/702	Support for mounts 3, 4 and 48, 49
3,4	440.703/704	Mount for front cross member to supports 1, 2
5	440.705	Installation aid strip for supports 1, 2 and 45, 46
6, 7	440.706/707	Mount for front side member (locating cut-out and check hole)
8	440.708	Threaded locating pin to mounts 6, 7
9, 10	440.709/710	Basic part with cylindrical mounting hole to mounts 11, 12
11, 12	440.711/712	Mount for front axle carrier mounting point, front, to basic parts 9, 10
13, 14	440.713/714	Basic part with mounting hole for items 15, 16 and 18
15	440.715	Cylindrical mount for front axle carrier mounting point, rear, to basic parts 13, 14
16	440.716	Locating and spacer bolt for front axle carrier mounting point, rear, to basic parts 13, 14
17	440.717	Locating and spacer bolt for front axle carrier mounting point, front, to mounts 11, 12
18	440.718	Check plug for front axle carrier mounting point, rear, to basic parts 13 and 14
19, 20	440.719/720	Mount for upper wishbone mount
21, 22	440.721/722	Holder for mount 23
23	440.723	Mount for shock absorber, front, to supports 21, 22
24, 25	440.724/725	Mount for outer side member, front
26	440.726/727 + MZ 080	Mount for transmission mounting cross member to basic part MZ 080
28	440.728	Locating pin for mount 29
29	440.729	Mount for locating pin 28 for checking check hole (K)
30	440.730 + MZ 140	Mount for drive shaft-bearing console to basic part MZ 140
Item no.	Order no. for replacement	Designation
31, 32	440.731/732	Mount for outer side member, rear
33, 34	440.733/734	Basic part for rear axle mounting point, front, with mounting hole for items 35, 36
35	440.735	Cylindrical mount for rear axle mounting point, front, to basic parts 33, 34
36	440.736	Centering sleeve for basic parts 33, 34 and 35 as well as for basic parts 37, 38 and 39 or 40
37, 38	440.737/738	Basic part for rear axle mounting point, rear, with mounting hole for items 36, 39 or 36, 40
39	440.739	Mounting block for rear axle mounting point, rear, to basic parts 37, 38
40	440.740	Cylindrical mount for rear axle mounting point, rear, to basic parts 37, 38
41, 42	440.741/742	Basic part for shock absorber mount, rear, with cylindrical mounting hole for mount 43
43	440.743	Mount for shock absorber mounting point to basic parts 41, 42
44	440.744	Mounting point for shock absorber dome for hydropneumatic suspension (HPF)
45, 46	440.745/746	Support for mount 47
47	440.747	Mount for rear cross member and rear center piece to supports 45, 46
48, 49	440.748/749	Mount for radiator support console to supports 1, 2
50, 51	440.750/751	Case for small parts
52	440.752	Threaded plate for mounts 48, 49
53	440.753	Spacer for item 58
54	440.754	Washer for item 58
55	440.755	Cylindrical mount for front axle carrier mounting point, front, to mounts 11, 12
58	401.758	Collar bolt for rear cross member plus rear center piece

Fig 3: Arrangement Of Straightening Small Parts In Case (50)

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Arrangement of straightening small parts in case (50)

Item no. or dimensions	Qty.	Designation
8	2	Threaded locating pin for mounts 6, 7
15	2	Cylindrical mount for front axle carrier mounting point, rear, to basic parts 13, 14
16	2	Locating and spacer bolt for front axle carrier mounting point, rear, to basic parts 13, 14
18	2	Check plug for front axle carrier mounting point, rear, to basic parts 13 and 14

Item no. or dimensions	Qty.	Designation
28	1	Check pin for mount 29
35	2	Cylindrical mount for rear axle mounts point, front, to basic parts 33, 34
36	4	Centering sleeve for basic parts 33, 34 and 35 as well as basic parts 37, 38 and 39 or 40
39	2	Mounting block for rear axle mounting point, rear, to basic parts 37, 38
40	2	Cylindrical mount for rear axle mounting point, rear, to basic parts 37, 38
M14 X 1.5 X 220	2	Mounting bolt for items 13, 14

Fig 4: Arrangement Of Straightening Small Parts In Case (51)

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Arrangement of straightening small parts in case (51)

Item no. or dimensions	Qty.	Designation
17	2	Locating and spacer bolt for front axle carrier mounting point, front, to mounts 11, 12
44	2	Mounting plate for shock absorber dome for hydro-pneumatic suspension (HPF)
52	2	Threaded plate for mounts 48, 49
53	2	Spacer for item 58

Item no. or dimensions	Qty.	Designation
54	2	Washer for item 58
55	2	Cylindrical mount for front axle carrier mounting point, front, to mounts 11, 12
58	2	Collar bolt for rear cross member and rear center piece
M12 X 1,5 X 140	2	Mounting bolt for items 37, 38
M12 X 1,5 X 110	2	Mounting bolt for items 33, 34
M14 X 1,5 X 90	2	Mounting bolt for items 11, 12
M8 X 35	2	Mounting bolt for items 48, 49
M8 X 30	2	Mounting bolt for item 30
M10 X 25	2	Mounting bolt for items 43, 44
M10 X 45	12	Mounting bolt for items 26, 27 and 19, 20
M12 X 16	2	Mounting bolt for item 5
M12 X 20	2	Mounting bolt for item 17
M12 X 25	12	Mounting bolt for items 3, 4, 47, 48 49
M14 X 80	2	Mounting bolt for item 16
M8	12	Nut for items 3, 4, 44
M10	2	Nut for item 23
M12	2	Nut for item 58

NOTE: The Celette straightening set for model 140 is available under order no. 440.300/310.

The straightening set is to be mounted on the Celette modular members.

The Car Bench straightening set for model 140 is available under order no. 82410. The following function description applies analogously for the Car Bench straightening angles as well.

Plates are riveted on to the straightening angles. The part number, an arrow as well as an L is visible on the Celette plate. The arrow should always point to the front of the vehicle when correctly installed. The L as well as the part number with odd final digit stands for the left side of the vehicle.
Various straightening tools have mounting holes with the letters W, V or C. Mount to the modular member using hole pattern W, V (arrow).

Fig 5: Identifying Straightening Angles
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For precise installation of the support (1 and 2) screw the auxiliary strip (2) between the supports. This also applies for supports (45 and 46). After installing the supports remove the auxiliary strip.

Fig 6: Identifying Auxiliary Strip
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The mounts (3 and 4), which can be bolted to supports (1 and 2), allow the front cross member to be checked or positioned precisely for repair work or replacement.

Fig 7: Identifying Mounts And Supports
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Mounts (48 and 49) can be bolted to supports (1 and 2), the radiator support can be fastened for checking or welding in with threaded plate (52) and hex. head bolts M8 x 35.

Fig 8: Identifying Mounts And Threaded Plate
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When the front axle carrier is removed the front mounting point can be checked or fastened with straightening angle consisting of parts (9, 11 and 55) as well as bolt M14 x 1.5 x 90.

Fig 9: Identifying Front Mounting Point
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When the front axle carrier is installed , fasten with parts (9, 11 and 17).
NOTE: Remove mounting bolt for front axle carrier and replace with locating and spacer bolt (17).

Fig 10: Identifying Front Axle Carrier Parts
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Mounting of threaded plate

Fig 11: Mounting Of Threaded Plate
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The vehicle can be aligned and fixed near the recess in the front side member as well as the check hole in the side member lower flange with mount (7) as an alternative to basic part (9). Use primarily for repair to rear end.

Fig 12: Identifying Side Member Lower Flange Mount
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NOTE: When attaching the vehicle insert the locating pin (8) into check hole (arrow). Pay attention to obstructing parts such as hoses and lines.

Fig 13: Locating Check Hole
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Support (21) with cylindrical mount (23) for checking and locating shock absorber mounting point.

Fig 14: Identifying Support And Cylindrical Mount
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Mount (19) for wishbone mounting point, top. Mount (19) can be bolted to the mounting surface with 4 hex. head bolts M10 x 45 (arrows).

Fig 15: Locating Wishbone Mounting Bolts
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Basic part (13) with cylindrical mount (15) for locating front axle carrier console, rear with front axle carrier removed. The console can be fastened to the straightening angle with mounting bolt M14 x 1.5 x 220.

Fig 16: Identifying Basic Part And Cylindrical Mount
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Basic part (13) with locating and spacer bolt (16) for locating the front axle carrier console, rear, with front axle carrier installed. Basic part (13) can be mounted to the locating and spacer bolt (16) with bolt M14 x 80.

Fig 17: Identifying Basic Part And Spacer Bolt
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NOTE: Remove mounting bolt for front axle carrier including cover plate. Install locating and spacer bolt (16) and tighten against core of rubber mount (arrow).

Fig 18: Locating Rubber Mount
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Basic parts (13, 14) with check plug (18) for checking front axle carrier console, rear, with front axle carrier installed without removing mounting bolt for front axle carrier.
The edge (A) on the basic part (13, 14) must be within the tolerance groove (B) of the check plug (18).

Fig 19: Identifying Basic Parts And Check Plug
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Support (27) with basic part (MZ 080) for checking and locating console for transmission cross member.
Bolt support (27) to holder for transmission cross member with bolts M10 x 45 (arrows) with transmission cross member removed.

Fig 20: Locating Transmission Cross Member Bolts
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NOTE: Support (26, 27) with basic part (MZ 080) can be used with the transmission cross member removed or installed. When the transmission cross member is removed position via hole pattern (A); with cross member installed via hole pattern (e). When the cross member is installed the bolt heads contact the support (26, 27).

Fig 21: Identifying Support And Basic Part
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Mount (25) locates the body over the holes in the outer side member. The body can be attached to the mount with chain (a) for pulling work.

Fig 22: Identifying Chain And Mount
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Mount (29) with check pin (28) for straightening the straightening bench with check holes (K). With this mount (29) the check hole to the left or right of the center of the vehicle can be checked.

Fig 23: Identifying Mount, Check Pin And Check Holes
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Mount (30) for drive shaft bearing console with basic part (MZ 140).

Fig 24: Identifying Drive Shaft Bearing Console Mount And Parts
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NOTE: According to the design the position of the drive shaft bearing console is higher on model V 140 (long wheelbase) than on model W 140 (short wheelbase).

V 140 installation with spacer plate

W 140 installation without spacer plate

Fig 25: Identifying Position Of Drive Shaft Bearing Console
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Mount (31) locates the body over the rear holes in the outer side member. The straightening forces are taken up by these mounts.

Fig 26: Identifying Outer Side Member Mount
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Basic part (33) with cylindrical mount (35) and centering sleeve (36) for locating rear axle mounting point, front.
Console (c) can be fastened to the straightening angle with mounting bolt M12 X 110.

Fig 27: Identifying Cylindrical Mount And Centering Sleeve
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Location of parts

Fig 28: Identifying Rear Axle Mounting Parts
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Order of use
With rear axle installed
1. a) Set vehicle on bench, center plate edge (a) in relation to edge of straightening angle.
2. b) Screw original rear axle mounting bolt through straightening angle and remove.
3. c) Attach and lock centering sleeve (36).
4. d) Install mounting bolt M12 X 1.5 X 110 through centering sleeve (36) and tighten.
Fig 29: Identifying Centering Sleeve And Mounting Bolts
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Basic part (37) with cylindrical mount (40) and centering sleeve (36) for locating rear axle mounting points, rear, with rear axle removed.

Fig 30: Identifying Cylindrical Mount And Centering Sleeve
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Basic part (37) with mounting block (39) and centering sleeve (36) for locating rear axle mounting point with rear axle installed.
NOTE: The mounting block (39) must be installed pointing towards the front of the vehicle or crossways to the vehicle depending on the installation position of the cover plate (a).

Fig 31: Identifying Mounting Block And Centering Sleeve
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Basic part (41) with cylindrical mount (43) for checking and locating shock absorber dome with components removed.

Fig 32: Identifying Cylindrical Mount And Cylindrical Mount Part
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The mount (43) is laid out so that vehicles with steel springs or hydropneumatic suspension (HPF) can be checked and located.

Fig 33: Identifying Cylindrical Mount
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The cross member or rear center piece with cross member can be checked and located for rear end repairs with mount (47), which can be bolted to support (45).

Fig 34: Identifying Mount, Mount Bolt And Support
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Install bolt (58) from inside to outside for checking or replacing cross member (a).
Position washer (53) between cross member (a) and mount (47).

Fig 35: Positioning Washer Between Cross Member And Mount
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Install bolt (58) from outside to inside for checking or replacing rear center piece (b).

Fig 36: Installing Bolt From Outside To Inside For Rear Center Piece

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