CROSSMEMBER Removal - Ar64.20-P-1060-10ME

Model 167 

The higher-level service document as well as the safety information in the service document must be observed.

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1. Expose spot welds on crossmember (1) and cut off (area A).

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2. Expose spot welds on crossmember (1) and cut off (areas B).

   The operation step is shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in the same way on the right side of the vehicle.

3. Remove crossmember (1).

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4. Grind mating surface down to bare metal in cross-hatched area on both sides.
5. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
6. Apply zinc dust paint to inside of spot weld flange.

   The following operation steps 7, 8, 9 are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be similarly performed on the right side of the vehicle.

7. Sand down mating surfaces to bare metal in cross-hatched areas.

   Sand down spot weld flanges to bare metal on both sides.

8. Remove grinding dust and drill chips.
9. Coat insides of spot weld flanges with zinc dust paint.

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