Front Hubs - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

FRONT
To Adjust
Remove the road wheel.
Remove the dttst cover (A) and extract the split pin (B) retaining the hub
2.
securing n t ~ t (C).
Tighten the hvb nut to its specified torque loading (see TECHNICAL DATA),
3 .
while rotating the hub to ensure bedding of the taper rollers.
one 'flat' or until next costellation coincides with the split pin hole i n the
axle, then mount a dial gauge i n such a position that its plun g er
the front face of the hub. Adjust hub nut as necessary to give the correct
end-float (see TECHNICAL DATA), finally retaining the hub nut with a new
run i n a prestressed condition under any circumstances.
Refit the r w d wheel and tighten the wheel securing nuts to their specified
4 .
torque loading (see TECHNICAL DATA).
To Remove
1.
Remove the road wheel.
2. Detach the brake coliper, and attach with straps or string to the chassis,
taking care
3 . Remove the dust cover (A) and the split pin (B) retaining the hub nut
Remove nut, washer
From the rear of the brake disc, remove the bolts which retain the disc to the
hub, and remove disc.
To Replace
Clean the mating faces of both the hub ond the disc. These must be
scru p ulously cleun to avoid the possibility of disc run-out. Fit disc to hub,
ti g htening bolts to their specified torque loodings.
2 . Check condition of hub bearings
demands this.
Maintenance').
3 .
Fit the hub/disc assembly, plain washer and hub securing nut. Adjust the
hub as given under 'To Adjust'. Fit new split pin to retain the nut, and
replace the dust cover.
NOT
to stretch the flexible brake pipe.
(D)
and the hub/disc assembly (E).
(F)
HU B S, WHEEL,TYRES
(G),
ond seal replacing
Page
G3
Slacken nut
against
i s
MUST NOT
(C).
i f
their condition
ESPRIT