volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Subframe > < Front Strut / Shock Tower|Service and Repair
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Wheel housing

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Reinforcement

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Longitudinal member

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Impact damper mounting

Preparing new parts

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Transfer separating cuts to new parts and cut off hatched area.

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Drill holes for SG plug weld seam, 7 mm.

Welding

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Install new part using straightening bracket.

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Butt weld the separating cuts, Gas-shielded arc continuous weld seam.

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Spot weld remainder of joint, Straight-line spot weld seam.

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Weld in replacement part, SG continuous seam.

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Spot weld remainder of joint, Straight-line spot weld seam.

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Weld in wheel housing reinforcement

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Weld in longitudinal member

Subframe > < Front Strut / Shock Tower|Service and Repair