NEW STRALIS MY2016 ‒ GUIDELINES FOR BODYBUILDERS
CHASSIS INTERVENTIONS
2.3 RUST AND PAINT PROTECTION
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– Printed 692.68.697 – 5 Ed. - Base 03/2019
Table 2.8 - Unpainted or aluminium modified parts or add-ons
Type of protection
Class
A - B
(1)
D
Stainless steel
yes
–
Geomet –
Zinc coating
(1)
– yes
(1)
Free from hexavalent chromium
Precautions
a) On the vehicle
Appropriate precautions must be taken to protect parts on which paint could be harmful to the conservation and operation
thereof:
● hoses for pneumatic and hydraulic systems in rubber or plastic, with particular reference to the braking system;
● gaskets, rubber or plastic parts;
● drive shaft and PTO flanges;
● radiators;
● suspension, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinder stems;
● air vent valve (mechanical assembly, air tank, thermostarter preheat tanks, etc.)
● sediment bowl and fuel filter assembly;
● plates, codes.
If painting is required after wheels are removed, it is necessary to:
● Protect the wheel rim mounting surfaces on the hubs and the contact areas of the locking lugs/wheel studs;
● ensure adequate protection of brake discs.
The electronic components and modules must be removed.
b) On engines and their electric and electronic components
Appropriate precautions must be taken to protect:
● engine wiring and ground contacts;
● the sensor/actuator side connectors and wiring side;
● the sensors/actuators on the flywheel and on the flywheel rpm sensor mounting bracket;
● pipes (plastic and metal) of the fuel circuit;
● complete basic diesel filter;
● the ECU and its base;
● the entire internal part of the sound-proof cover (injectors, rails, pipes);
● the common rail pump and its control valve;
● the vehicle electric pump;
● tank containers;
● the front V-belts and relative pulleys;
● the power steering pump and relative pipes.
Note
When painting is complete and before oven drying (max. temperature 80
°
C), the parts that risk heat damage must either be
removed or protected.
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