HARNESS AS-CHASSIS 3279960 - Caterpillar

Tack weld gussets (G) in place.
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(W14) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Bevel groove weld (W15) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Fillet weld
Weld gussets (G) to the body.Note: Final welds should consume all tack welds.
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Depending on the configuration of your truck body, these parts may not be necessary. These parts are only necessary when the third reinforcement rib is not tapered.
Position gusset (H) to the body.Note: Align gusset (H) with the reinforcement rib end plate.Note: Gusset (H) was fabricated in Step 9 of the ""Fabrication of the Required Parts"" section.
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Tack weld gusset (H) in place.
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(W16) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Bevel groove weld (W17) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Fillet weld
Weld gusset (H) to the body.Note: Final welds should consume all tack welds.
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Position gusset (J) to the body.Note: Align gusset (J) with the reinforcement rib end plate.Note: Gusset (J) was fabricated in Step 9 of the ""Fabrication of the Required Parts"" section.
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Tack weld gusset (J) in place.
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(W18) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Bevel groove weld (W19) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Fillet weld
Weld gusset (J) to the body.Note: Final welds should consume all tack welds.
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Position two gussets (K) to the body.Note: Align gussets (K) with the reinforcement rib end plate.Note: Gussets (K) were fabricated in Step 6 of the ""Fabrication of the Required Parts"" section.
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Tack weld gussets (K) in place.
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(W20) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Bevel groove weld (W21) 5 mm (0.20 inch) Fillet weld
Weld gussets (K) to the body.Note: Final welds should consume all tack welds.
Repeat Step 11 through Step 28 for the other side of the body.Inspection and Repair
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Reinforcement rib (A), reinforcement rib (B), and reinforcement rib (C) should be inspected for cracks. If cracks are present, gouge out the cracks. Weld repair the cracks. Complete this inspection and repair on both the right hand and left-hand body assemblies.Note: Refer to the ""Weld Inspection"" section for the proper inspection procedures.Note: Cover the areas that are not being welded. Use blankets in order to ensure that paint, wires, hoses, and other miscellaneous items are not damaged by welding or grinding.Installation of the Body and Canopy Assembly
Use 4C-4200 Paint in order to touch up the area of the welds.Refer to Special Instruction, REHS2777 for the proper procedure in order to turn the body assembly upright.Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0878 for the proper procedure in order to install the body and canopy assembly.