TRADE OF VEHICLE BODY REPAIR - eCollege

Module 3– Unit 1
Vector Realignment Systems
With the vector method of pulling, parallel pulling can be carried
out in the following way: first connect the chain to the damaged
part of the car, and then hold the chain tightly in the direction you
wish to pull and adjust the pulling unit or ram to the measured
angle. It is not necessary to have the chain vertically in line with the
direction of pull, but it is lower than 45 degrees: that the chain links
are set in line without any twist: and that the chain between the ram
and chain anchor point should always lean towards the vehicle. As
soon as tension is applied to the chain, safety wires must be fitted in
case the clamp or chain tears away from the main structure of the
car.
Figure 31: Simultaneous Multi-pulls on Two Vehicles
(Vector Pulling)
Figure 32: Recommended Pulling Angle 45º No Lower
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