Installing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)

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Fit the frame head (impact absorber mount) to the body.
1. 1.1. Position the frame head (impact absorber mount) against the body and fix in place with a straightening attachment.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount)
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2. 1.2. Fix the frame head (impact absorber mount) to the body with tensioning clamps.
Weld the frame head (impact absorber mount) using the inert-gas arc welding process → see Fig 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Frame Head (Impact Absorber Mount) To Body
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1. 2.1. Apply a full weld to the frame head (impact absorber mount) in the areas -A- , -B- , -C- and -D- using inert gas.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Frame Head Welded Areas (1 Of 4)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Frame Head Welded Areas (2 Of 4)
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  Fig 5: Identifying Frame Head Welded Areas (3 Of 4)
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  Fig 6: Identifying Frame Head Welded Areas (4 Of 4)
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