Viper RT-10 V10-8.0L VIN E (1997)
7.
Clean all weld areas and apply zinc rich primer (P/N CAAM9987) to all new welds and bare metal.
8.
After the zinc rich primer is dry, apply black spray paint (P/N CAAM9988) to rich primer applied in Step 7.
9.
Continue with Section "K - Install Fuel Tank - Roadster" or Section "L - Install Fuel Tank - Coupe"
I. Differential Bracket Repair (Cracks More Than 3/8 In.)
NOTE:
Differential bracket repair requires the use of P/N CAAP9984 repair package.
1.
Remove the battery from the battery tray and store it a safe distance from the welding area.
2.
Disconnect and remove the left half shaft from the wheel flange.
3.
Remove the original differential bracket from side of frame rail using a cut off wheel to remove existing welds (Figure 15).
CAUTION:
Do not use plasma arc cutting equipment or a cutting torch to remove the original differential bracket.
4.
Drill a 1/8" inch (3 mm) hole at the end of each crack in the frame.
5.
Grind the frame surface flush.
CAUTION:
The repair plate must overlap the damaged frame rail by a minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm). If a larger plate is needed use .080" thick cold rolled
steel.
CAUTION:
The reinforcement plate must be flush against the side wall of the frame rail before welding.
6.
Use a grinding wheel to clean any paint and/or corrosion from where the reinforcement plate will meet the frame.
