Preparing Wing Rail For Installation

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Punch holes (Ø 8 mm) for plug welding using inert gas. Maintain spacing between holes as on the old part.

Fig 1: Identifying Wing Rail
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Grind both sides of connecting flanges of wing rail in the marked areas until bare.

Fig 2: Identifying Wing Rail
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