Cut Off Spring Bracket Of Rear Axle Spring - Ar61.25-D-6155-01TSC

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

Model 907.6/7 with code IR2 (Wheelbase 3250 mm)

The next steps are shown on model 907.6 with code IR2 (wheelbase 3,250 mm) on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed in a similar manner on vehicles with damage on the right side of the vehicle.

Expose spot welds on side reinforcement (area A) and spot welds on the vehicle floor (area B).
Commercially available devices/tools Rotary wire brush
Mill off spot welds on side reinforcement (area A) and spot welds on the vehicle floor (area B).
Commercially available devices/tools Spot weld milling machine
Expose weld seams on the spring bracket (1) (areas C₁ and C₂ ).
Commercially available devices/tools Rotary wire brush
Separate weld seams on the spring bracket (1) (areas C₁ and C₂ ).
Mark separating points on the spring bracket (1) (areas D and E).
Mark separating points along the edges.
Separate spring bracket (1) at the separating points (areas D and E).
Do not make the cuts too deep.

Otherwise the components underneath will be damaged and strength will be impaired.

Commercially available devices/tools Body power jigsaw
Remove damaged spring bracket (1).
Commercially available devices/tools Straight grinder
Expose spot welds on remaining pieces (2) (area F).
Commercially available devices/tools Rotary wire brush
Mill off spot welds on remaining pieces (2) (area F).
Commercially available devices/tools Spot weld milling machine
Remove remaining sections (2).
Grind mating surfaces down to bare metal in cross-hatched areas and around the holes.
Commercially available devices/tools Rotary wire brush
Remove shavings and milling chips.

Commercially available devices/tools Wet and dry vacuum cleaner