Setting up Celette straightening tools - AR60.10-P-1100-01A

CELETTE STRAIGHTENING SET 7202.300

The set-up is described for the left side of the vehicle and is also applicable by analogy for the right side. The item numbers in parentheses apply for the straightening tool on the right side.

Stickers with the part number and an arrow are attached to the straightening tools. The arrow should always point toward the front of the vehicle when the tool is installed properly. The straightening tools for the left side of the vehicle are also indicated by an L on the sticker.

Fig 1: Identifying Straightening Tool

1. The front longitudinal member can be checked during repair work with the M8 bumper mounting bolts or attached precisely for replacement with fixture 3 (4) bolted to carrier (1) 2.
   Fig 2: Identifying Fixture

   
2. The height of the longitudinal member and its alignment in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle can be fixed with straightening tool 5 (6) and folding support 7 (8). These are used primarily for rear end repairs.
   Fig 3: Identifying Straightening Tool & Folding Support

   
3. The wishbone mounts can be checked for dimensional accuracy with the front fixtures 11 (10), rear fixtures 28 (29) and locating plug.

   Fasten the wishbone mount with the standard wishbone mounting bolt (80) and M14 nut to weld in.

   Fig 4: Identifying Front Fixtures And Rear Fixtures (1 Of 2)

   
   Fig 5: Identifying Front Fixtures And Rear Fixtures (2 Of 2)

   
4. The use of the gage, tolerance and locating position on the front fixture 10 (11) applies by analogy for the rear fixture 29 (28).
   Fig 6: Identifying Gage, Tolerance And Locating Position On The Front Fixture

   
5. The straightening bench can be aligned with the locating hole (FV) in the front axle cross member with fixture 13 and associated gage pin 14.

   Use straightening sets for specific model!

   Fig 7: Identifying Front Axle Cross Member With Fixture

   
6. The base support 15 (16) includes support plate 17 (18) for supporting the front spring and fixture 21 (20) for the upper wishbone bearing mounting point.
   Fig 8: Identifying Base Support And Support Plate

   
7. The front spring support can be checked and fastened precisely for welding in with support plate 17 (18) and the gage and locating plate with ring groove 19.
   Fig 9: Identifying Ring Groove

   
8. The correct position for the front spring support is determined by the diameter (A) of the spring plate and the smaller diameter of the gage and locating plate 19, whereby the ring groove remains visible.
   Fig 10: Identifying Correct Position For Front Spring Support

   
9. The support can be fastened in the correct position for replacing the front spring with the larger diameter of the gage and locating plate 19, whereby the ring groove is not visible.
   Fig 11: Locating Plate

   
10. Fixture 21 (20) for the upper wishbone bearing mounting point can be bolted to the basic support 15 (16) with the M12 x 45 Celette bolts.

    

    It is necessary to insert the M12 x 45 Celette bolts through the basic support 15 (16) from below to ensure that fixture 21 (20) is bolted to the basic support 15 (16) without play.

    Fig 12: Identifying Upper Wishbone Bearing Mounting Point And Celette Bolts

    
11. The installation position of the upper wishbone bearing mounting point can be checked or fastened precisely for replacing the front end or wheelhouse with gage and locating plug 22.
    Fig 13: Locating Plug

    
12. Straightening tool 23 can be used for fastening and checking the two steering mounting points with the mounting and gage plugs. Can be used for vehicles with left-hand and righthand steering.

    Use straightening sets for specific model!

    Fig 14: Identifying Straightening Tool

    
13. The replacement front end or wheelhouses can be fastened to the zero dimension (without tolerance) with mounting plugs 24 and the M10x1.5x83 steering mounting bolts through the steering bolt holes in straightening tool 23.
    Fig 15: Identifying Straightening Tool And Mounting Plugs

    
    Fig 16: Identifying Steering Mounting Bolts

    
14. The position of the steering can be checked in the installed state with the thick pin diameter on gage plug 25. When the steering position is correct, the thick pin diameter on gage plug 25 should not extend beyond the hexagonal surface of the steering bolts and edge A on straightening tool 23 should be within the tolerance groove B on gage plug 25.
    Fig 17: Identifying Gage Plug And Straightening Tool

    
    Fig 18: Identifying Tolerance Groove

    
15. The position of the steering mounting points with the steering removed can be checked in the lateral and longitudinal directions as well as height with the thin pin diameter on gage plug 25.
    Fig 19: Identifying Gage Plug

    
16. If the steering mounting points are correctly positioned it should be possible to insert the thin pin diameter on gage plug 25 into the bolt holes in the longitudinal member up to stop C and edge A on straightening tool 23 should be located within the tolerance groove B on gage plug 25.
    Fig 20: Identifying Tolerance Groove On Gage Plug

    
17. Straightening tool 26 for the steering idler arm can be used with gage plug 27 on vehicles with left-hand and right-hand steering when the steering idler arm is removed.

    Use straightening sets for specific model!

18. The correct position of the steering idler arm bearing can be checked in the transverse and longitudinal directions with gage plug 27 and the height with contact surfaces D on straightening tool 26.
19. For replacement the steering idler arm bearing mount can be fastened with the original M10x1.5x75 bolt for the steering idler arm bearing mount and M10 nut on straightening tool 26.
    Fig 21: Identifying Gage Plug And Straightening Tool

    
20. The body can be fastened via the holes in the outer longitudinal member with front fixture 31 (30) and rear fixture 43 (44). For pulling work the body can be attached to the fixture using tensioning chain (a) tightened to a torque of .
    Fig 22: Identifying Front Fixture And Tensioning Chain

    
    Fig 23: Identifying Rear Fixture And Tensioning Chain

    
21. Support 35 (34) with basic part 33 (32) can be used for checking and locating the rear engine mount support. The support 35 (34) can be screwed onto the bracket for the engine mount with M10x25 bolts with the engine mount removed.
    Fig 24: Identifying Rear Engine Mount And Support

    
22. Support 35 (34) can be used together with basic part 33 (32) with the engine mount removed or installed. Use hole pattern (a) when engine mount is removed and hole pattern (b) when engine mount is installed. When the engine mount is installed it is also necessary to install spacer sleeves 37 (36) for the bolt head support on support 35 (34).
    Fig 25: Identifying Support And Basic Part Hole Patterns

    
23. Attachment positions for spacer sleeves 37 (36) on supports 35 (34) with engine mount installed.
    Fig 26: Identifying Spacer Sleeves Attachment Position On Support

    
24. The straightening bench can be aligned using the gage hole (K) located to the left of the vehicle center with fixture 39 and locating plug 38.
    Fig 27: Identifying Fixture And Locating Plug

    
25. The dimensional accuracy of the propeller shaft bearing mount can be checked with fixture 40 and basic part (MZ 080) and fastened for replacement with M10x30 bolts.
    Fig 28: Identifying Fixture, Basic Part And Bolts

    
26. Attach fixture 40 with basic part MZ 080 using hole pattern (C).
    Fig 29: Identifying Fixture, Basic Part And Hole Pattern

    
27. The front mount point for the rear axle can be checked and located with the rear axle removed using basic part 41 (42) together with cylindrical fixture 43 and centering sleeve 44. The bracket (d) can be fastened to the straightening tool with M12x1.5x150 mounting bolt.
    Fig 30: Identifying Basic Part, Cylindrical Fixture And Centering Sleeve

    
28. Location of parts:
    Fig 31: Identifying Rear Axle Removed/Installed

    
29. Application sequence with rear axle installed:
    1. Set vehicle on, center edge of stop plate (a) with edge of straightening tool.
    2. Unscrew original rear axle mounting bolt through straightening tool.
    3. Insert and arrest centering sleeve 44.
    4. Screw in M12x1.5x150 mounting bolt through centering sleeve 44 and tighten.
       Fig 32: Identifying Centering Sleeve And Mounting Bolt

       
30. Basic part 49 (48) can be used together with cylindrical fixture 50 and centering sleeve 51 for checking and locating the rear mount for the rear axle with the rear axle removed. Fasten with M12x1.5x110 bolt.
    Fig 33: Identifying Cylindrical Fixture And Centering Sleeve

    
31. The rear mounting point for the rear axle can be located with the rear axle installed with basic part 49 (48), support block 43 and centering sleeve 51. When attaching support block 53 align with sheet metal stop (d).
    Fig 34: Identifying Support Block And Centering Sleeve

    
32. The vehicle can be clamped to straightening tool 49 (48) at the rear mounting point for the rear axle without having to remove the original rear axle mounting bolt using tensioning tool 54.

    Application sequence: 

    1. Insert centering sleeve 51 and arrest, slide support block 53 over centering sleeve 51.
    2. Set vehicle onto support block 53.
    3. Insert tensioning tool 54 between sheet metal stop (d) and rubber mount for rear axle.
    4. Clamp sheet metal stop (d) onto support block 53 with tensioning screw 55.
       Fig 35: Identifying Centering Sleeve, Support Block, And Tensioning Screw

       
33. Fixture 57 (56) for shock absorber dome with rear axle installed or removed.
    Fig 36: Identifying Fixture For Shock Absorber Dome

    
34. Two-stage gage and locating plug 58 for fixture 57 (56).
    Fig 37: Locating Plug

    
35. When the shock absorber dome is correctly positioned it should be possible to insert the thin pin diameter on the gage and locating plug through the hole in the shock absorber dome into the straightening tool.
    Fig 38: Locating Pin And Straightening Tool (1 Of 2)

    
36. The longitudinal member can be located to the zero dimension (without tolerance) for replacement by inserting the second stage of the gage and locating pin 58 through the hole in the shock absorber dome on straightening tool 57 (56).
    Fig 39: Locating Pin And Straightening Tool (2 Of 2)

    
37. The cross member or rear center section with cross member can be checked and attached precisely for replacement with fixture 61 (62) screwed onto the basic support 59 (60).
    Fig 40: Identifying Fixture And Basic Support

    
38. Install bolt 64 from inside toward outside for checking and replacing cross member (a). Position washer 65 (sheet metal thickness of rear center section) between cross member (a) and fixture 61 (62).
    Fig 41: Identifying Cross Member And Fixture

    
39. Install bolt 64 from outside toward inside for checking and replacing rear center section (b).
    Fig 42: Identifying Rear Center Section Installing Position