Lotus 2004 ELISE Service Notes page 187

Lotus Service Notes
'G' clamp
Use suitable bolt to
push back socket
(Some components omitted for clarity)
8. Push the plastic socket in the bellcrank lever fully into the guide tool to facilitate installation of the gear
lever. Apply a dab of mineral oil based lithium grease (e.g. Molykote Longterm W2) to the socket.
9. Fit the gear lever, feeding the crossgate ball into the bellcrank lever and position the lever upright. Using
a suitable screwdriver or pry bar, push the base of the lever over to the right to engage the crossgate ball
into the plastic socket (should click home).
10. Remove the 'G' clamp and guide tool, and push the crossgate socket to the left to engage the 'D' feature
on the gearlever pivot ball with the matching hole in the LH side of the frame. Apply Permabond A130
(A912E6033V) to the fixing screw and torque tighten to 10 Nm. Restore harness position.
'D' spigot on lever
pivot ball
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Bellcrank lever plastic socket
Section FJ
Special tool
A120U0054S
f135
'D' hole in mounting frame
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