CROSSMEMBER From Left Front Longitudinal Member Removal - Ar62.20-S-1856-04E

Model 447, 448 

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1. Expose spot welds on crossmember on front longitudinal member (1) and cut out (area A).

   Cut out spot welds (arrows) through two panel thicknesses.

2. Heat crossmember on front longitudinal member (1) in crosshatched areas (areas B and C).

   Crosshatched areas are bonded.

3. Remove damaged crossmember on front longitudinal member (1).

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4. Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in crosshatched areas and around the holes (area D).
5. Remove shavings and drill chips.