ar6520w100601a

Removing and installing roof strut

Type ar · topic 65.20 · version 0100 · 1997-07-01

Applies to: BODY 942.899 with CODE (F04) L cab (long)

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 65 Roof › 65.20 Roof frame — Series 942 (models 899)

EinPAS 35 Body/frame/detachable parts › 35.39 Roof › 35.39.30 roof paneling/roof frame — Series 942 (models 899)

AR65.20-W-1006-01A

Removing and installing roof strut

Removing and installing roof strut

W65.20-0001-12

1 Support roof center section in suitable manner. Detach spot welding flanges (2) on roof carrier center section with spot weld cutter. Grind out MIG welds (3) on roof frame. Remove strut (1).

2 Grind spot welding flanges on new part down to bare metal on both sides and prime surfaces no longer accessible after welding with welding paint. Also grind contact surfaces on roof frame and roof carrier center section down to bare metal and prime with welding paint.

3 Position strut, align and fasten.

Strut should not make contact with roof paneling.

4 Tack weld strut and check position again.

5 Complete weld seams and spot welds as on original part.

1 Roof strut
2 Spot welding flange
3 MIG weld