Mitsubishi MOTORS Lancer Evolution VIII 2003, Technical Information Manual

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BODY REPAIR
BASE OF BODY REPAIR
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CAUTION
Wipe off any anticorrosion agent which oozes out onto
surfaces to be painted later; the presence of such anticor-
rosion agent would prevent correct adhesion of the paint
coat.
20. Application of an anticorrosion agent
Apply an ample amount of anticorrosion agent to any
welded areas and to all surfaces from which the paint coat
was removed.
The paint coat of welded areas will have been damaged by
the heat; be sure to apply an anticorrosion agent to surfaces
to be repaired.
Use an aerosol-type anticorrosion agent for application to
the side sills, the pillars, and other similar parts which have a
hollow construction, by utilizing the trim mounting holes, etc.
21. Application of undercoating
If the underbody is repaired or replaced, carefully apply a
coating of undercoating as described in the section (of the
manual corresponding to that model).
CAUTIONS REGARDING BODY REPAIR
Because each component part of a single-unit con-
struction body makes some contribution, more or
less, to the overall strength of that body, it is neces-
sary to sufficiently understand the actual function of
any part to be repaired before attempting any repair
or welding procedure.
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STRENGTH AND RIGIDITY
1. The suspension installation part plays an impor-
tant role, determining the wheel alignment. Wheel
misalignment is of course potentially vary danger-
ous because it can lead to driving instability, one-
sided braking, abnormal tire wear, abnormal
vibration, etc.
At the time of repair, it is particularly necessary to
take measurements at the components noted
below, and to make all welds and installations
with special care.
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Front sidemember
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Rear floor sidemember
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Front wheelhouse (inner)
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Rear wheelhouse (inner) (Independent rear
suspension type)
2. Because the places where the floor panel and
sidemember parts are joined have an important
effect upon the rigidity of the entire body, welds in
these places must be done with particular care.
3. After repairs have been completed, the wheel
alignment, wheel base, tread, etc., must be care-
fully checked to be sure that there is no deviation.
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