Revision 74
Chapter 4
Suspension & Steering Rack
Contents
INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 1
Tools Required ................................................................ 1
Standard Parts ................................................................ 1
Parts Required ................................................................ 2
FITTING OF SUSPENSION AND STEERING ......................... 3
1
Fitting-Steering Rack ............................................ 3
2
Fitting-Front Wishbones ....................................... 3
3
Fitting-Springs/Dampers ....................................... 5
4
Fitting-Front Uprights .......................................... 5
5
Preparing-Rose Joints .......................................... 6
6
Fitting-Rear Lower Arms ...................................... 6
7
Fitting-Rear Upper Arms ...................................... 7
8
Fitting-Rear Dampers & Springs ............................ 7
9
Fitting-Rear Uprights ........................................... 7
INTRODUCTION
The Westfield Aero Race Car comes with fully independent front and rear suspension, featuring unequal length adjustable wishbones,
aluminium uprights, adjustable dampers and ride height.
Tools Required
A.
5/8” Spanner x2
B.
13mm Spanner x2
C.
17mm Spanner x2
D.
19mm Spanner x2
E.
26mm Spanner x2
F.
13mm Socket x2
G.
17mm Socket x2
H.
19mm Socket x2
I.
26mm Socket x2
J.
5/8” Socket x2
K.
Torque Wrench
L.
Ratchet
M.
Thread Lock
N.
Ruler/Tape Measure
Standard Parts
A.
M8 x 25 Set Screw
x5
B.
M10 x 25 Set Screws
x4
C.
7/16” x 2 ½” Bolt
x18
D.
7/16” x 4” Bolt
x2
E.
7/16” x 4 ¾”” Bolt
x4
F.
7/16” x 9 ½” Stud
x2
G.
M8 Washers
x8
H.
7/16” Washers STD
x56
I.
7/16” Washers Large
x8
J.
M8 Nyloc Nut
x4
K.
7/16”Nyloc Nut
x26
L.
M10 Metalock Nuts
x6
M.
M12 Metalock Nut
x2