Spicer DS404 Reinforcing Instructions - Manual (Page 4)

11. Important: The first weld pass must be centered over the fit-up line and penetrate the failed area. Remove all
slag. The first pass must cool before the second pass can be applied. While weld is cooling move to step 12 to
prepare housing for bracket.
First Pass
12. Before the reinforcing bracket is located the housing surface must be clean and paint removed in weld area.
Remove Paint From Housing Remove Paint From Bracket
13. Position the reinforcing bracket so that the bracket edge is flush with the surface between the tracking arm bracket
lugs.
Align Top Of Repair Bracket Align Bottom Of Bracket
Top of Repair
Bracket
Bracket Lugs
Top of Bracket
Between Lugs
First Weld Pass
(Centered over
fit-up line)
Cover
Housing