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TECHNICAL DATA
UNCRATING
Method 2
Using a special tool cut shipping strap as shown
on the next photo.
INSERT TOOL TIP ONTO STRAP AND TWIST
How to Build the Special Tool
Using 20 mm (3/4 in) steel tubing, cut the first
piece to 460 mm (18 in) and the second one to
410 mm (16 in).
NOTE:
High forces will be applied on this special
tool, use strong tubing with a minimum 2 mm
(5/64 in) wall thickness.
On one end of the 460 mm (18 in) piece, cut a 1.2
mm (3/64 in) slot by 28.5 mm (1-1/8 in).
Make a chamfer of 30° x 10 mm (25/64 in), as
shown on the next photo.
A. 1.2 mm (3/64 in)
B. 10 mm (25/64 in)
C. 28.5 mm (1-1/8 in)
D. 30°
Remove all sharp edges.
Assemble the two pieces and weld them togeth-
er, as shown on the following photo.
1. 20 mm (3/4 in) steel tubing
2. Welded joint
A. 410 mm (16 in)
B. 460 mm (18 in)
HOOK REMOVAL
1. Hook to be removed
Lift front of vehicle to position bumper 35 to 40
inches upward.
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B
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WARNING
Failure to use one of these two methods of
strap removal could result in personal injury.
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