Lotus Esprit Series User Manual

L FRONT HUBS.(Rg. l)
HU B S, WHEEL,TYRES
Page G3
To Adjust
1. Remove the road wheel.
2.
Remove the dttst cover (A) and extract the split pin (B) retaining the hub
securing
nt~t (C).
3.
Tighten the hvb nut to its specified torque loading (see TECHNICAL DATA),
while rotating the hub to ensure bedding of the taper rollers.
Slacken nut
one 'flat' or until next costellation coincides with the
split pin hole in the
axle, then mount a dial gauge in such a position that its plun
g
er is against
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
split pin and replacin
g
the dust cover the taper roller bearings MUST NOT
run in a prestressed condition under any circumstances.
4.
Refit the rwd wheel and tighten the wheel securing nuts to their specified
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
NOT to stretch the flexible brake pipe.
3.
Remove the dust cover (A) and the split pin (B) retaining the hub nut (C).
Remove nut, washer (D) and the hub/disc assembly (E).
' 4.
From the rear of the brake disc, remove the bolts which retain the disc to the
hub, and remove disc.
To Replace
1.
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 (F) ond seal (G), replacing if their condition
demands this.
Repack httb with recommended grease (see 'Lubrication/
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.
ESPRIT

Lotus Esprit Series Specifications

General

Brand	Lotus
Model	Esprit Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English