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STEP 3 - POSITION LIFTGATE - Continued
METHOD 3 - WELD LIFTGATE TO BODY - Continued
ALTERNATE
2” LG. X 3
PLACES
INBOARD & 2”
LG. X 3 PLACES
OUTBOARD OF
LH & RH
COLUMNS OR
MOUNTING
PLATES
WELDING LIFTGATE TO
VEHICLE
FIG. 32-1
1/4”
1/4”
3. Use overhead hoist or
forklift to center Lift-
gate against the vehicle
(FIG. 32-1). Let angle
stock, welded to extension
plate, rest on the top
surface of the vehicle bed.
4. Clamp top of each column
to vehicle body to prevent
gap (FIG. 32-1).
5. Weld the RH and LH columns
to vehicle body as shown in
FIG. 32-1.
TYPICAL
CLAMPS
6. Remove clamp from each of the
columns. Then, move forklift away
from work area.
To prevent damage to Liftgate:
• Connect welder ground to vehicle body.
• Protect hydraulic hoses and electrical
cables with fl ame-resistant cover.
CAUTION
GO TO STEP 5: REMOVE LOWER SUPPORT FIXTURES
7. Check to make sure RH and LH columns
are square and perpendicular to the ex-
tension plate (FIG. 31-1).
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