LR3/Disco 3
Planning a repair
The following decisions have to be made before the repairs are started:
Does the vehicle need to be put on a straightening jig, or can it be straightened by other means?
Does the body need to be measured?
Do aggregates like engine or axles need to be removed?
NOTE :
Which body parts need to be renewed?
Which body parts can be repaired?
Obtaining spare parts
The availability of spare parts often determines how easily the body repairs can be carried out. The following procedure is
recommended:
Obtain all the data for the vehicle, including type, vehicle identification number, trim code, engine identification
letters, initial registration etc.
Establish all of the metal parts that need to be renewed.
Establish all of the attached parts that need to be renewed, including small parts like rivets, clips etc.
Straightening repairs
Straightening repairs are often required to restore the body to its original shape after an accident. This can be done with:
Alignment jigs
Universal straightening and measuring jigs
The following points must be followed to ensure that the repairs are carried out professionally and that all the dimensions
are correct after the repairs have been carried out.
Structure: The repair sequence depends on the individual repair plan (taking any necessary disassembly work into
account). Clean the attachment areas. Anchor the vehicle free of stress on the relevant system. Support the
aggregates to take strain off the body. Decide on at least three measuring/mounting points that are undamaged
and as far apart as possible (for basic adjustment). Check the dimensions of the measuring/mounting points.
The repair sequence depends on the individual repair plan (taking any necessary disassembly work into
account).
Clean the attachment areas.
Anchor the vehicle free of stress on the relevant system.
Support the aggregates to take strain off the body.
Decide on at least three measuring/mounting points that are undamaged and as far apart as possible (for
Item Part Number Description
1
Gap too wide
2
Gap too small
It is preferable to repair body parts rather than to renew them, as this keeps the complete body-shell intact.
