Lotus Elise Service Notes page 99

Lotus Service Notes Section DE
Assembly procedure - toe-link inboard fixing ('integral stud' type joint):
Thoroughly clean the stud before fitting through the chassis subframe and wishbone rear bush. Fit the
plain washer and a new Nyloc nut, and torque tighten to 45 Nm only with the car at ride height.
DE.5 - REAR HUB BEARINGS
Each rear hub carrier houses a sealed dual taper roller bearing with a split inner race. The hub is pressed
into the bearing, and the outboard driveshaft is splined into the hub. A nut on the end of the driveshaft both retains
the shaft in the bearing, and applies the necessary preload to the bearing assembly. Check for any discernible
free play in the hub bearing and for any signs of lubricant expulsion, indicative of seal failure. If free play is
evident, or any roughness or tight spots can be felt, the bearing should be replaced. Note that removal of the rear
hub will usually result in separation of the hub bearing inner race, necessitating renewal of the bearing.
To Replace Rear Hub Bearing
Note that removal of a rear hub Replacement of the hub bearing is most easily performed with the hub
carrier removed to a bench:
1. With the wheel removed, apply the parking brake and release the driveshaft to rear hub nut. Removal of
the nut can be eased by using a punch to knock the distorted end of the nut clear of the driveshaft slot.
2. Remove the two bolts securing the brake caliper to its mounting bracket, and support the caliper clear of the
disc without straining the flexible hose or parking brake cable. Withdraw the brake disc from the hub.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the LH hub carrier to prevent damage during driveshaft removal.
4. Remove the two bolts securing the top swivel joint plinth to the hub carrier, noting and retaining the
camber adjustment shim pack.
5. Release the bolt securing the outer end of the toe link to the hub carrier, noting the conical spacer.
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