Front Crossmember: Installation
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- Verify dimensional accuracy before performing any welding operations. Refer to: Body And Frame .
- Sealer or adhesive must be applied with a minimum height of 6 mm. Refer to: Sealer, Underbody Protection Material And Adhesives
- Refer to: Joining Techniques
Crossmember Type - I
- If equipped. Insert the replacement bracket in a preliminary position. Perform measurements to verify proper placement of the new bracket, then clamp firmly into position. Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
- If equipped. With all measurements verified and the new bracket in proper position, solid weld the new bracket in place to the frame crossmember. Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
- Loosely clamp the replacement bracket in a preliminary position. Perform measurements to verify proper placement of the new front crossmember, then clamp firmly into position.
- With all measurements verified and the new front crossmember in proper position, tack-weld in place to the frame assembly. Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
- Re-check the frame replacement alignment by lowering the body, and then raise it. Weld the joint completely if this alignment is correct. Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Crossmember Type - II
- Loosely clamp the replacement crossmember in a preliminary position. Perform measurements to verify proper placement of the new front crossmember, then clamp firmly into position.
- With all measurements verified and the new front crossmember in proper position, tack-weld in place to the frame assembly. Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
- Re-check the frame replacement alignment by lowering the body, and then raise it. Weld the joint completely if this alignment is correct. Use the General Equipment: MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
All vehicles
- Metal finish the repair area using typical metal finishing techniques.
- Refinish using a Ford approved paint system. Refer to: Paintwork Defects And Damage
- Restore corrosion protection. Refer to: Corrosion Prevention
- Sealing work: All areas must be sealed to production level. Refer to: Sealer, Underbody Protection Material And Adhesives