FRAME AND UNDERBODY 9N – 5
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
GENERAL BODY CONSTRUCTION
This vehicle is constructed with a unitized body which in-
corporates integral front and rear frame side rails.
The front suspension lower control arms are bolted to and
retained by supports, one each on the right and left sides.
The front suspension lower control arm supports are at-
tached to the underbody with three bolts at two locations.
The engine is bolted to the integral front side rails. The
suspension strut towers must be dimensionally correct in
relation to the remainder of the underbody in order to main-
tain specified suspension strut and caster/camber angles.
Since the individual underbody parts contribute directly to
the overall strength of the body, it is essential to observe
proper welding techniques during service repair opera-
tions. The underbody parts should be properly sealed and
rustproofed whenever body repair operations destroy or
damage the original sealing and rustproofing. When rust-
proofing critical underbody parts, use a good–quality type
of air–dry primer, such as a corrosionresistant chromate
or an equivalent material. Combination–type primer/sur-
facers are not recommended.
ENGINE UNDER COVERS
The engine under covers are molded pieces of plastic that
serve as shields for the underside of the engine. The cov-
ers help protect the engine from small rocks, gravel and
other objects that would otherwise come into contact with
the engine during normal driving conditions.
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