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23:06, 31 July 2006 21 Replace Passenger Footrest.JPG (file) 47 KB   1
09:59, 18 June 2006 22. Removing Spring From Damper.JPG (file) 48 KB Step 21. In this photograph, the spring is compressed using compressors designed for bigger diameter springs. These work o.k. but more appropriate spring compressors can be purchased. Once the spring is compressed enough the bottom spring plate can be re 1
19:33, 11 August 2006 220 1.jpg (file) 6 KB   1
23:06, 31 July 2006 22 Torque Drop Link.JPG (file) 46 KB   1
10:00, 18 June 2006 23. Spring Removed From Damper.JPG (file) 46 KB Step 22. If you use oversize spring compressors you will need to unclamp the compressors to remove the spring from the damper. 1
19:35, 11 August 2006 230 1.jpg (file) 6 KB   1
23:07, 31 July 2006 23 Loosley Fit Damper Assembly.JPG (file) 50 KB   1
10:01, 18 June 2006 24. Spring Ready To Be Fitted To New Damper.JPG (file) 48 KB Step 23. Here is the new damper alongside the old one ready for the spring to be assembled. 1
23:07, 31 July 2006 24 Fit Hub Assembly.JPG (file) 44 KB   1
10:02, 18 June 2006 25. Fitting Spring To New Damper.JPG (file) 48 KB Step 24. Fit the spring to the new damper using the spring compressors. 1
17:20, 9 August 2006 252.sm.jpg (file) 6 KB   1
23:07, 31 July 2006 25 Torque Damper Assembly.JPG (file) 44 KB   1
10:02, 18 June 2006 26. Spring Compressed On New Damper.JPG (file) 46 KB Step 25. Here is the spring compressed on the new damper. 1
17:16, 9 August 2006 268.sm.jpg (file) 5 KB   1
23:08, 31 July 2006 26 Slacken Off Brake Pad.JPG (file) 43 KB   1
10:03, 18 June 2006 27. Spring Fitted To New Damper.JPG (file) 45 KB Step 26. Here is the spring fitted to the damper. Take care to ensure the end of the bottom part of the spring is 180 degrees away from the slot in the bottom spring plate. 1
23:08, 31 July 2006 27 Measure Brake Disc Thickness.JPG (file) 46 KB   1
10:04, 18 June 2006 28. Lowering Jack To Normal Ride Height.JPG (file) 47 KB Step 27. Refit the damper assembly and grease the upper bushes. Do not tighten the upper or lower bolts at this stage. Lower the jack supporting the car to it’s minimum position and jack the suspension to the measurement at step 1. This is to ensure the 1
23:08, 31 July 2006 28 Torque Brake Caliper.JPG (file) 45 KB   1
13:03, 18 June 2006 29. Jacking Lower Wishbone To Ride Height.JPG (file) 45 KB Step 27. Refit the damper assembly and grease the upper bushes. Do not tighten the upper or lower bolts at this stage. Lower the jack supporting the car to it’s minimum position and jack the suspension to the measurement at step 1. This is to ensure the 1
23:09, 31 July 2006 29 Refit Brake Pipe Clamp.JPG (file) 48 KB   1
22:56, 31 July 2006 2 Loosen Bolts on Road Wheel.JPG (file) 45 KB   1
20:42, 9 August 2006 2bular111R6inchthrudiffuser.jpg (file) 72 KB   1
20:39, 9 August 2006 2bular340RPerformanceSilencer.jpg (file) 131 KB   1
21:02, 9 August 2006 2bularExigeSUltraSingleTip.jpg (file) 121 KB   1
21:16, 9 August 2006 2bularGT3SingleTip.jpg (file) 194 KB   1
21:32, 9 August 2006 2bularTrackDaysilencerStage2style.jpg (file) 160 KB   1
20:15, 9 August 2006 2bularrepackablewithlargetailpipe.jpg (file) 101 KB   1
09:42, 18 June 2006 3. Loosening Road Wheel Bolts.JPG (file) 36 KB Step 2. Loosen the bolts on the road wheel 1
10:05, 18 June 2006 30. Tighteneing Lower Ball Joint.JPG (file) 46 KB Step 28. With the suspension under compression tighten the lower ball joint nut to 45NM. If you only have a basic tool kit you will not be able to use a 19mm socket and torque wrench because the hub carrier will be in the way, so you will need to estimate 1
23:09, 31 July 2006 30 Refit Front Undertray.JPG (file) 42 KB   1
10:05, 18 June 2006 31. Damper And Lower Ball Joint Fitted.JPG (file) 42 KB Step 29. The damper and lower ball joint are now fitted. Note that the caliper is now repositioned to alleviate the straining on the brake pipe back in step 19. 1
23:09, 31 July 2006 31 Nip Up Road Wheel Bolts.JPG (file) 49 KB   1
10:06, 18 June 2006 32. Measuring Brake DiscThickness.JPG (file) 49 KB Step 30. You can measure the thickness of your brake rotor using a micrometer. My measurement was 24.4mm which should last until my next pad change. 1
23:10, 31 July 2006 32 Torque Road Wheel Bolts.JPG (file) 45 KB   1
10:07, 18 June 2006 33. Refitting Brake Caliper.JPG (file) 46 KB Step 31. Refit the brake caliper and torque down to 45NM (I don’t use retaining compound on these bolts as they are frequently removed). 1
10:07, 18 June 2006 34. Securing Brake Pipe.JPG (file) 46 KB Step 32. Secure the brake pipe to the top wishbone. 1
10:08, 18 June 2006 35. Tightening Wheel Bolts.JPG (file) 38 KB Step 33. Refit the road wheel and nip up the wheel bolts. Check that there is no side to side play by trying to rock the wheel at a quarter to three. 1
18:42, 11 August 2006 369 0.jpg (file) 3 KB   1
10:08, 18 June 2006 36 Torque Wheel Bolts.JPG (file) 46 KB Step 34. Lower car to the ground and torque wheel bolts to 105NM. Depress brake pedal a few times to get the pressure back. 1
10:09, 18 June 2006 37. Leaking Damper.JPG (file) 38 KB This is an example of a badly leaking damper. 1
18:50, 11 August 2006 371 0.jpg (file) 6 KB   1
10:10, 18 June 2006 38. Alternative Coil Spring Compressor.jpg (file) 13 KB Here are alternative coil spring compressors 1
10:10, 18 June 2006 39. Scissor Type Ball Joint Splitter.jpg (file) 3 KB Here is an alternative ball joint splitter 1
22:57, 31 July 2006 3 Lift Car Using Rear Jacking Point.JPG (file) 43 KB   1
09:48, 18 June 2006 4. Road Wheel Removed.JPG (file) 44 KB Step 3. Jack up the car on the front jacking point using a trolley jack and remove the front road wheel. 1
22:57, 31 July 2006 4 Use Fixed Support Under Front Jacking Point.JPG (file) 46 KB   1
09:48, 18 June 2006 5. Removing Brake Pipe Clamp.JPG (file) 44 KB Step 4. Remove the brake pipe clamp. 1
22:57, 31 July 2006 5 Remove Brake Pipe Clamp.JPG (file) 44 KB   1
09:49, 18 June 2006 6. Removing Front Brake Caliper.JPG (file) 45 KB Step 5. Remove the brake caliper using an 8mm hex driver or allen key. 1
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