Preparing new part

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• Prepare the areas (1) for MAG welding. The MAG weld seams have an approximate length of 15 mm.
• MAG weld the areas (1).

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• Adjust new parts with an alignment bracket or a universal fixture and secure.
• Prepare area (1) for structural adhesive bonding of steel to aluminum.

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• In the areas (1) transfer the hole pattern from the engine mount to the carrier support.
• Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.
• Prepare the areas (1) and (2) for structure bonding of steel to aluminum.
• Transfer the 5 rivet holes from the spring support to the new part in the areas (1). Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.

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• Prepare area (1) for structural bonding of steel on aluminum.
• Transfer the 12 rivet holes from the spring support to the new part in the areas (1). Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.
• Prepare areas (2) for structure bonding steel on steel.
• Transfer the 2 rivet holes from the spring support to the new part in the areas (2). Drill out holes to dia. 6.8 mm.
• Prepare areas (3) and (4) for steel on steel structure bonding.
• In the areas (3) and (4), set 4 bores Ø 4.2 mm as shown.

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• Prepare the new part in the areas (1) for joining with MAG weld. The MAG weld seams have a length of = 15 mm.

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• Remove the adhesive residue in the areas (1).
• Prepare areas (1) for joining by welding.

• Observe the procedures for the replacement of spot-welded adhesive joints of the standard production.
• Remove new parts and deburr bores.

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