CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS 2-1 E UROCARGO Euro 4/5 Index SECTION 2 Chassis modifications Page 2.1 General instructions for chassis modifications 2-5 2.1.1 Specific precautions 2-5 2.2 Protection against rust and painting 2-7 2.2.1 Original components 2-7 2.2.2 Added or modified painted parts 2-10 2.2.3 Precautions 2-11 2.3 Drilling the chassis 2-12 2.3.1 Screws and nuts 2-12 2.3.2 Characteristics of the material to be used when modifying the chassis 2-13 2.3.3 Stresses on the chassis 2-14 2.3.4 Welding the Chassis 2-15 2.3.5 Closing of existing holes 2-17 2.4 Modifying the wheelbase 2-18 2.4.1 General specifications 2-18 2.4.2 Authorisation 2-18 2.4.3 Effects on the steering 2-18 2.4.4 Recommended procedure 2-19 2.4.5 Chassis stress level 2-20 2.4.6 Cross members 2-20 2.4.7 Sections of chassis frame structural members:
Availability with IVECO Spare Parts 2-21 2.4.8 Changes to the transmissions 2-21 2.5 Modifying the rear overhang 2-22 2.5.1 General specifications 2-22 2.5.2 Reducing the overhang 2-22 2.5.3 Increasing the overhang 2-22 2.5.4 Chassis frame side members: Sections available from IVECO Spare Parts 2-24 Index Print 603.93.431 Base - January 2008