Steering and Suspension: Service Precautions

31 00 ... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminium)

Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminium, always comply with the following points when handling aluminium components:
- Do not bring into contact with battery acid!
- Do not clean with wire brushes made of brass or iron! Always use wire brushes with stainless steel bristles!
- Do not expose to flying sparks when grinding/separating! Cover components!
- Do not strike with steel welding splashes! Cover components!
- Do not expose to temperatures > 80 °C, even for brief periods! Temperatures in paint facilities do not have the same impact