Lubrication; Geomerty - Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual

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CB.1
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LUBRICATION
The only items of the front suspension requiring periodic lubrication, are the front
wheel bearings and the lower trunnion swivel ioint.
A t the recommended service interval, repack the hub with grease, (See Section
C
and lubricate the lower trunnions.
Lower Trunnions: I t i s ESSENTIAL that a recommended
EP90
grade oil i s used to
lubricate the trunnions, and
NOT
grease. Remove the plug shown arrowed, and
fit
a threaded grease nipple into the vertical link. Apply an o i l filled grease gun
to the nipple, and pump until
o i l
exudes from the trunnion top seal.
.ing Plug
CB
.2.
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GEOMETRY
Under normal service conditions, i t should only be necessary to check the front
wheel alignment. A full geometry check i s only necessary following front
suspension repair, or
i f
excessive tyre wear i s evident, or steering difficulties
experienced. Both wheel a1 ignment and castor angle are adjustable, but camber
and steering axis inclination (K
.P.
I
.)
are set during manufacture, and are non-
ad justable.
A t ride height of 170mm
:-
Measured at front chassis box section
Camber
Castor
K.P.I.
Toe-in
+
0
minys
f
30'
-
0 15'
3 '
-
0 30' (within
o0
30' side to side)
o +
0
9 - 0
3 0 ' +
2mm overall
- 1
m m