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Frame - Frame Rail Alignment (Convertible) Volvo C70 I

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 5 illustrations ~267 words

Aligning the front frame member

Left-hand side

Scheme 129

Scheme 129: Aligning the front frame member

Volvo have developed two traction mountings to facilitate aligning in the event of damage to the front frame member on the 850, S/V/C70, S80, V70 2000-, and S60.

Left-hand side: 999 5798

Right-hand side: 999 5797

The tools are designed so that they can be forced into the end of a very badly deformed member which ensures a good mounting without the risk of deformation.

Right-hand side

Scheme 130

Scheme 130

Scheme 131

Scheme 131: Aligning the frame member, mounting the engine frame

Volvo have developed a special tool to facilitate aligning in the event of damage to the frame member when mounting the engine frame on the front of the 850, S/V/C70, S80, V70 2000-, and S60. 999 5799

The tool is designed to be screwed into the engine frame mounting. After that the frame can be pulled in any direction.

Scheme 132

Scheme 132: Aligning the rear frame member

Volvo have developed a traction mounting to facilitate aligning in the event of damage to the rear frame member damage on the 850 and S/V/C70. 999 7000

The traction mounting screws through the existing member which ensures a good mounting without the risk of deformation.

On five door models the side member extension must be removed in order to install the tool.

Aligning the rear frame member

Left and right hand side

Scheme 133

Scheme 133: Aligning the rear frame member

Volvo have developed a traction mounting to facilitate aligning in the event of damage to the rear frame member on the S60, V70 2000-, and S80.

999 7001

The traction mounting screws through the existing member which ensures a good mounting without the risk of deformation.