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Unpack and lay out the hardware for the ’s assembly.p. 66
The are marked DSS (Driver Side ) and PSS (Passenger Side ). These refer to the way they are mounted on the FFR Hot Rod which is rear steer. The Roadster uses these as front steer so they are mounted opposite. The DSS is mounted on the right side and the PSS is mounted on the left side.p. 66
Make sure the grease boot is in place on the balljoint then mount the to the lower control arm.p. 67
Place the 15803 countersunk spacer under the to ensure that the is at the correct height. There is a small taper on the inside edge of the spacer that should face down toward the .p. 67
Torque to 108-122Nm (80-90 ) and install the .⚙ 108-122 Nm⚙ 80-90 lb-ftp. 67
Attach the upper to the and torque to 75 and install the .⚙ 75 lb-ftp. 68
The upper boot will look crushed and out of shape when the car is in the air, this is OK. The boot will seat when the car is on the ground.p. 68
Bolt the steering arms to the so the tie rod end will mount from the bottom. Torque to 60 .⚙ 60 lb-ftp. 68
The hub is a snug fit on the and may require a light tap with a soft mallet to get in place. Torque the hub nut to 305-338Nm (225-250 ).⚙ 305-338 Nm⚙ 225-250 lb-ftp. 69
Using a large socket or a flat head screwdriver and rubber mallet, hit the dust cap onto the hub.p. 69