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Body Alignment Bench Fixture Set Modification (58/53)

Publication date: 1987-03-01
Reference number: 58/53

BODY ALIGNMENT BENCH FIXTURE SET MODIFICATION

BODY ALIGNMENT BENCH FIXTURE SET MODIFICATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 58/53, Date of Issue:  March, 1987

MODIFYING THE FIXTURE SET FOR THE BODY ALIGNMENT BENCH

Model(s): 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 and 190E 2.6

Section: Body

Bulletin No.: 58/53

Date: March, 1987

CELETTE FIXTURE SET 401

The crossmember which serves as a radiator support and is installed in the modified front end, necessitates a modification to the fixture, i.e., appropriate alteration of the angular support for the front cross member. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Fixture Modification
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CAR-BENCH FIXTURE 824 AND BLACKHAWK FIXTURE 91165

These fixtures can be used on model 201.029/128 without modification.

Instructions for Placing Vehicle on Alignment Bench

  1. The support (see Fig 2 , #31) for setting alignment bench according to check bore (K) must be relocated 100 mm to the side on the cross beam. See Fig 2 , arrow.
    Fig 2: Support Relocation
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  2. Before placing a vehicle with its major components on the alignment bench, the exhaust system must be detached from the rear mount (see Fig 3 , arrows) and pushed to the right until it does not interfere with the angular support of the rear axle cross member.
    Fig 3: Exhaust System Relocation
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  3. To avoid damage to the right front wheel brake line (see Fig 4 , arrow) when placing the vehicle on the alignment bench, be sure of the proper position of the support for the side member locating notch (folding support).
Fig 4: Proper Side Member Support Position
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