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UIlASSIS FRAME
BEPAIRS
S
When
the
front
end
is rectified, final checking is
then
directed
to
ensure
that
the
side-members
are
in
the
correct
plane and
that
the
front
suspension cross-
member
is
set
to
the
correct
angle from
the
datum
line. Reference
to
Fig. 5.2
and
Fig. S.3 will give all
the
required
information.
points
"A,"
..
B"
or
..
C"
(Fig. 5.7)
to
a fixed
trestle,
and by using a
sultable
lever,
or
a
stout
beam
of
timber.
the
frame can
then
be
sprung
back
with
sufficient
effort
applied at
the
end
of
the
lever.
Fif.S
.-1.
A screw-type Jack
ID
position
to
correct. front end mlsaUlnment.
Section
S.5
CORRECTING A TWISTED
FRAME
In
the
event
of
the
frame
being
twisted,
this
con-
dltlon
can be
corrected
by
anchoring
the
frame
at
If necessary apply well-spread
heat
at
the
twIsted
section.
As
the
frame Is
completely
dismantled, It is possible
to
remove
all signs of damage by cuttIng
out
holes
(or
access,
wIth
the
welding
torch,
In
the
inner
liner
plates,
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I
/
Fig. 5.5.
A jack in use
to
str.Lilhten a damaged frame
side-member.
5.5
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