501083 - 7210A60 FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE

The vehicle should be in the following condition before the operation: front door and hinges removed, front wing removed, bonnet removed, front pillar panel reinforcement bracket removed.

Removing ( Refitting ) - Check whether the components connected are distorted through the bodyshell alignment measurements using suitable test equipment (test benches, templates or jigs).- Carry out any straightening operations to the bodyshell before cutting the component.1. Cut the pillar at points (1a) and (1b) using a power saw.2. Remove the spot welds along the outer perimeter of the pillar using a chamfering machine.- Detach the front pillar and remove it. 1. Using a chamfering machine and a drill, remove the spot welds in sections (1a) and (1b).2. Detach the front pillar reinforcement and remove it. Refitting ( Removing ) - Straighten the edges of the panel along the surface of the bodyshell involved.1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment using a rotary brush from the entire inner and outer perimeter of the front pillar (1a) reinforcement (1b).2. Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the entire inner perimeter of the two replacement parts. - Clean the perimeter of the bodyshell involved thoroughly using a rotary brush and apply electro-galvanizing paint.- Position the front pillar reinforcement, securing it using self-locking clamps and check that it is correctly positioned.1. Use a spot welder in areas (1a) and (1b). - Grind the welds using a disc grinder.- Check that the welded components are correctly positioned.- Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the parts ground.- Position the front pillar, securing it using self-locking clamps and check that it is correctly positioned.1. Weld along the outer perimeter of the pillar using a spot welder.2. Seam weld in the upper (2a) and lower (2b) cutting areas. - Grind the welds using a disc grinder.- Check that the welded component is correctly positioned.- Apply electro-galvanizing paint to the parts ground.

When the operation is completed, refit the elements removed previously.