Frame - Alignment Bench Modifications
87mercedes03TO: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE: March 1987 REF. NO. 58/53
SUBJECT: MODIFYING THE FIXTURE SET FOR THE BODY ALIGNMENT BENCH MODELS 201.029/128 (190E 2.6 AND 190D 2.5)
A. CELETTE FIXTURE SET 401
B. CAR-BENCH FIXTURE SET 824 AND BLACKHANK FIXTURE SET 91165
C. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACING VEHICLE ON REPAIR BENCH
FIGURE 1:
A. Celette Fixture Set 401
The cross member 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 (Figure 1).
B. Car-Bench Fixture 824 and Blackhawk Fixture 91165
These fixtures can be used on model 201.029/128 without modification.
FIGURE 2:
C. Instructions For Placing Vehicle On Alignment Bench
1. The support (31) for setting up the alignment bench according to check bore (K) must be relocated 100 mm to the side on the cross beam (arrow, Figure 2).
FIGURE 3:
2. Before placing a vehicle with its major components on the alignment bench, the exhaust system must be detached from the rear mount (arrows) and pushed to the right until it does not interfere with the angular support of the rear axle cross member (Figure 3).
FIGURE 4:
3. To avoid damage to the right front wheel brake line (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) (Figure 4).