Mounting modular members on the Celette straightening bench - ra60001400105x(0105)

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Model 140

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Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Modular Members On Celette Straightening Bench

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Pneumatic ratchet 1/21"	PRW 110	Filder-Werkzeug D-7024 Filderstadt 1

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

Celette straightening bench MUF 5, MUF 7 or M8S
Celette modular member set 955.900
Celette auxiliary member 955.908
Celette longitudinal member set (new) 955.904 (Retrofit set for 955.900) or:
Celette modular member set, complete 955.940 (new MB scope)

NOTE: The straightening angle set 440.300/310 can be screwed to the Celette modular member set. For this purpose the modular member set 955.900 must be completed with one new longitudinal member set 955.904. The modular members can be used on all Celette straightening benches approved by MB. Use of straightening bench M8S is urgently recommended for repair on model V 140 vehicles.

Mounting modular members

Align modular longitudinal members A1 and B1 according to hole pattern of front base plate on straightening bench and screw in retaining bolts. Connect modular longitudinal members A1 and B1 with assembly strips (arrows). Screw down modular longitudinal members and remove assembly strips.

Fig 2: Locating Assembly Strips
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The straightening bench is subdivided into grid fields in the longitudinal direction. These grid fields, to which the modular cross members are screwed, are marked on the side of the straightening bench flange with numbers (arrows).

Fig 3: Locating Numbers On Modular Cross Members
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Install modular members C1 and C3 in grid fields 14 and 21.

Fig 4: Identifying Modular Members C1 And C3

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Install modular members C2 and D in grid fields 29 and 35 for W 140 vehicles or (30) and (36) for V 140 vehicles.

Fig 5: Identifying Modular Members C2 And D

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