Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Сборка и сервисное обслуживание

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SECTION F -SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY-
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REAR SUSPENSION, E.R.A. DESIGN
See the other assembly information starting on page 44 for
more diagrams!
INSTALLATION
Adjust the upper trailing arm length to 10.3" between rod
end centers, leaving on of the jam nuts loose. Insert a
1 /
2
"
x 2" HCS from the outside of each vertical chassis rail
through the lock and flat washer and left hand threaded
rod end. For extra safety, use a medium strength (i.e. blue
Locktite) thread locker. The chassis sleeve is internally
threaded. Tighten to approximately 60 lb-ft.
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Adjust both lower trailing arms to 15.3" between the
centerline of the front bushing and the center of the rod
end, leaving the jam nut loose.
Attach the upper trailing arms to the upright extensions.
Support the chassis with jack-stands so that there is at least
19”-20” between the spare tire well bottom and the floor.
This will allow you to fit the assembly on the jack and still
slide it under the car from the back.
Carefully jack the assembly so that the upper mounts
engage into the chassis brackets. Slide the
5 /
8
” x 4.5” HCS
with a flat washer through the chassis and rear subframe
bushing. See page 101.
Start the threads with an air wrench or a ratchet. There is a
welded-in stover nut on the inside of the chassis bracket,
so no lock washer is necessary.
Rotate the subframe forward until the front mounts (see
page 47) line up horizontally with the holes in the chassis
crossmember. Start a couple of the allen-head cap screws
(
1 /
2
"-13 x 1 1 /
4
") to confirm the alignment. If there is a gap,
use shims fill it. Tighten the front mount bolts and the
cross-shaft nuts.
Attach the lower trailing arm (bushing end) to the lower
holes on the chassis brackets. Note the slight angle of the
bushing. Tighten upper bolts.
See page 100 for trailing arm installation.
ANTI-SWAY BAR
Set the slider about 1.5” from the end of the bar as a
prelimary adjustment.
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