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Preparing Connection Areas Of Body For Installing Spring Strut Mount

  1. Fit in spring strut mount and secure it to the body. Check gap dimensions.

    WM, 5X00IN41 GAP DIMENSIONS  . 

    Position spring strut mount using the straightening system.

    1. 1.1  Drill bores for the rivets through the existing holes. > Diameter 6.5 mm 
    2. 1.2  Offset bore -1-  so that it is moved outward slightly → A-  .
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      Drilling holes

    3. 1.3  Drill two holes → B-  on the supports between the spring strut mount and longitudinal member.

      Offset the bores for the drilled-out rivets -1 and 2-  so that they are moved up slightly.

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      Offsetting bores

  2. Remove spring strut mount.
  3. Prepare connection areas on the body for bonding.

    WM, 5X00IN21 WORKING WITH BODY STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE PAH.071.781.00 ..