Body Alignment Bench Fixture Set Modification (58/53)
Publication date: 1987-03-01Reference number: 58/53
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 .
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).