Rear Suspension Reassembly - Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual

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SECTION DB
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Rear wheel alignment i s adjusted by transferring shim washers between the inner and
outer sides of the radius arm at its front mounting.
Spacer plate Shim washers
If correct adjustment cannot be obtained by transference of the shim washers, spacer plates
may be used between the radius arm mounting and the chassis i n the following combinations,
in order to bring the correct setting within the range of adjustment afforded by the shim
was hers.
EITHER
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One 2mm spacer
A079D4051 K
O R -
Two 2mm spacer
A079D4051 K
O R
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One 6rnrn spacer
B079D4051
K
O R -
(One 2mm spacer
A079D4051 K)
(Plus One 6mm spacer
B079D4051
K)
Ensure at a l l times that the mounting to chassis fixing bolts are of sufficient length to ensure
full engagement of the nyloc fixing nuts.
NOTE
: O n final assembly, use a new nyloc nut on the bolt securing the radius arm to the
rubber mounting, and torque tighten to
5.5
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6.2 kgf
.m (40
-
45
Ibf .ft.) with the car at
ride height.
DB.3.
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REAR SUSPENSION REASSEMBLY
O n reassembly of the rear suspension after component replacement or overhaul, check the
rear wheel toe-in and ad just
i f
necessary.
Tighten a l l upper and lower link pivot boltr and h d i u s arm bolt o n l y k i t h t h e car
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at ride height.
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Note positions and assembly sequence of a l l pivot bolt washers before dismantling. Check
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geneml layout drawing at front of this section for damper to hub carrier fitment.