Daewoo TACUMA Body Repair Manual page 47

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6. Mold damaged related parts.
• Reshape the dash panel lower, crossmember
front floor panel and other related parts with a
hammer and dolly.
• Even out the welding areas with a hammer and
dolly.
• Fill any holes drilled by welding.
7. Set the new support control arm.
• Preset the new support control arm at the posi-
tion and marked welding position and will be
welded by MIG plug welding.
• Increase the number of plug welding by 20%.
• Drill holes through the marked position with a 5
mm drill for MIG plug welding.
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• Grind both sides of the welding section of the sup-
port control arm and the matching surface of parts
with a disk sander to remove the paint and ex-
pose the steel plate.
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15
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Fig. 24
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, wear goggles or
safety glasses whenever sanding, cutting, or grind-
ing.
• Set the support control arm in place using a jack
and clamp with the vise grips.
NOTE: Use of jigs is recommended for correct posi-
tions.
• Check the clearance and even out the flanges for
with a hammer and dolly.
8. Perform the main welding.
• Plug weld the holes of support control arm with a
MIG welder.
CAUTION: To prevent eye injury and burns when
welding, wear an approved welding helmet, gloves
and safety shoes.
9. Finish the welding areas.
• Level the plug welded areas with a disc sander.
10.Apply the sealer.
• Apply the sealer to the inside of passenger com-
partment joint areas.
11.Apply the undercoat.
• Undercoat to the surface of front floor,
crossmember front floor, support control arm and
others.
12.Apply the paint.
CAUTION
• Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint contains
substances that are harmful if inhaled or swal-
lowed.
Read the paint label before opening paint con-
tainer.
• Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved res-
pirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate
clothing when painting.
• Paint is flammable. Store in a safe place, and
keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.