Front Longitudinal; General Description; Repair Procedure - Daewoo TACUMA Body Repair Manual

3. FRONT LONGITUDINAL

3-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The front longitudinal is joined to the wheelhouse and
front panel, it forms the base for the front suspension,
engine, transmission and others. Therefore, replace-
ment of the component affects the front wheel alignment
and maintains the rigidity of the front section. When
assembling it, either use a jig or follow dimensions on
the body repair chart for positioning. It must be welded
carefully.

3-2. REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the related parts.
• Parts to be removed when removing the front panel
and front wheelhouse.
• Parts on passenger side of dash panel lower which
are especially flammable.
• Instrument panel, wiring harness, related parts and
others.
NOTE: Remove according to part damaged.
2. Roughly pull out and straighten the damaged area to
approximately the original shape.
• Attach the car to the frame straightener by tight-
ening the underbody clamps at the horizontal pinch
weld points.
• Before cutting off the damaged sections, pull them
out so that they are restored to the original shape.
• Roughly cut off the front longitudinal according to
the extent of damage before roughly pulling out the
damage makes repair of the related parts difficult.
• Do not pull out more than necessary.
NOTE: Check the condition of the door and hinges.
3. Peel off the undercoat and sealer.
• Heat the undercoat and sealer at the welding ar-
eas of the damaged parts with a gas torch and
peel off the undercoat and sealer with a steel
spatula.
CAUTION: Be careful not to burn the fittings inside
the passenger compartment when heating.
4. Cut and pry off the front longitudinal.
NOTE: It's not necessary to separate the wheelhouse
from the front longitudinal if the wheelhouse is to be
replaced also.
• Center punch around the spot weld imprints on the
wheelhouse and other related parts.
• Use the special spot cutter to drill holes at the
spot weld nuggets on the center punched areas.
• Cut off the front longitudinal with an air chisel, leav-
ing the welding flanges intact.
• Level and finish the burrs from the pried off spot
welds with a disc sander.
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
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5. Mold damaged related parts.
• Fill any holes drilled by welding.
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
• Reshape the wheelhouse and other damaged
parts and even out the welding flanges with a
hammer and dolly.
FRONT 4–11
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Fig. 17