41 11 028 Left Engine Carrier Replacement (Partial Replacement Before Front Axle)

Read contents of Body, General  . See 41 0 CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL .

Place vehicle on straightening bench.

Following new body parts are required:

• Partial section, engine carrier
  Fig 1: Identifying Partial Section Of Engine Carrier

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Mark severance cut (1) in accordance with measurement a and cut engine carrier completely.

Measurement a = approx. 35 mm from edge of diagonal strut.

Open weld joints in area (2) on inside and outside of engine carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Mark And Weld Joints Areas

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Open weld joint in area (1) and remove sheet.

Installation information: 

The joint is no longer developed for reasons of accessibility.

Weld in reinforcing plate  approx. 40 mm long. See 41 00... WELDING IN REINFORCEMENT PLATE (STEEL PLATE) .

Fig 3: Identifying Weld Joints Area

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Preparation of new part: 

Mark severance cut in accordance with measurement a (1) and cut completely.

Measurement a = approx. 200 mm from baffle plate.

Open weld joints in area (2) on inside and outside of engine carrier.

Installation: 

Adjust new part to fit with straightening attachment or universal mount.

Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Measurement And Weld Joints Area

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