rtd2brace install instructions

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RTD2brace Install InstructionsInstall Instructions Rev. A Page 1 of 24

READ FITTING INSTRUCTIONS IN FULL BEFORE INSTALLATION

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1. Confirm youhave thefollowing parts

RTDbrace kit+ S99Outboard PinKit

Tools Required:

Jack, Jack Stand or Lift

8mm,10mm,13mm,14mm,15mm Socket & Wrench

14mm,15mm, 17mmDeep Socket

4mm Allen

Tapered Punch

15mm,16mm,19mm openend wrench

Adjustable CrescentWrench

Factory Lug Adapter

Pry Bar

Rubber Mallet

Torque Wrench

Blue ServiceableLock Tight

Flat Head ScrewDriver

(2) 19mmwrenches or(1)19mm wrenchand (1) wrench

3/8 drive ratchet

3/8 drive torquewrench (15-75ft/lb)

3/8 drive (4ext.)

RTDbrace kit:

Rear Chassis Brace

2 -Toe Links

2 - Heim links 2 - Frame Adapter

2 - Pivot Bolt

2 - Transmission Bolt 2 - Transmission Washer

2 - Transmission Spacer

4 - Nord-LockS99 Outboard Pin Kit:o 4 - M12x1.25 K-nutso 2 - M12x1.25 jam nutso 2 - M12x1.25 RH Rod endso 2 - Tall top hat spacerso 2 - Short top hat spacerso 2 - M12 washerso 2 - S99 pins


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Assembly Step Tools/ Parts Detailed Instructions Picture/ Illustration

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2. Lift andSecure Rearof Car

Jack

Jack Stands

Ramps Lift

a. Make sure car is ingear and parkingbrake is on.

b. Lift car fromdesignated rear jackpoints. (Ramps maybe necessary if

using a floor jack.)c. Secure car with jack

stands if using afloor jack. (Place

jack stands towardsthe back of the

jacking point. It isimportant that theweight of the car is

not resting on therear suspension.)

3. Remove RearWheels

Factory Lug Adapter

17mm Deep Socket Breaker Bar

a. Un-bolt wheels andplace in a safe spotout of the way.

4. Remove RearDiffuser

8mm Wrench & Socket

10mm Wrench & Socket

4mm Allen Wrench 13mm Wrench

a. Un-bolt and removerear diffuser andplace in a safe spot.


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5. RemoveFlange Nut

15mm Wrench

17mm Wrench

a. Remove flange nutfrom inner ball jointstud (Elise/Exige) orpivot bolt (Exige withtrack pack).

b. Repeat step on otherside.

6. Remove BallJoint Stud /

Pivot Bolt

Pry Bar

Hammer Tapered Punch

a. On track packequipped cars use

pry bar to removetrack brace.

b. On non track packcars use taperedpunch and hammerto tap out ball jointstuds / pivot bolts.(Alternate side toside with light taps.)

c. Note: Ball joint studs/ pivot bolts mayhave resistance fromlower pivot pushing.


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7. Un-clip BrakeLine

a. Un-clip brake lineclip from toe link.


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8. Remove ToeLink

16mm Wrench

19mm Wrench

Adjustable Crescent Wrench

a. Using the 16mmwrench, hold the toelink & loosen outboard ball joint jamnut. (If 16mm is totight use a crescentwrench)

b. Unscrew toe linkfrom out board end.

c. Repeat for otherside.

d. Note: Inboard endsare left hand threadsand outboard endsare right handthreads.

e. Save stock Jam nutsas they will bereused


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9. Clean FramePivot Inserts

Rag

Pick

a. Clean debris fromframe pivot inserts.

10. Locate FrameAdapters

Frame Adapter (x2)

Small File

a. Test fit frameadapters in frame

slots.b. If they do not sit

flush, file down thegalvanized coating inthe corners until theframe adapters sitflush.


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11. RemoveTransmissionMount HeatShield

8mm Wrench a. Un-bolt transmissionmount heat shield


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12. Remove

TransmissionMount Bolts

15mm Deep Socket

17mm Wrench

a. Un-bolt the two

transmission mountbolts nearest therear of the car.

b. Remove all bolts,nuts, and washers.


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13. Make ToeLink Sub

Assembly

Toe link (x2)

Stock Left Hand Threaded

(LHT) Jam Nut (x2) Left Hand Threaded (LHT)

Toe Link End (x2)

a. Thread stock LHTjam nut onto

supplied LHT toelink.b. Thread LHT toe link,

with jam nut, intoLHT end of toe linkwhich will beindicated with agroove.

c. Repeat for other toelink.

*Note: Toe link is lefthand threaded on oneend and right handthreaded on the other.

For best results makesure toe link ends arethreaded with an equal


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amount of turns so thatyou do not run out ofthreads.

For added strength thetoe links and ends weredesigned so that minimal

threads are exposedwhen installed andaligned. By threadingthe toe link ends all theway in, it will get it closeto where it needs to be.From there simply twistthe toe link itself andboth ends will adjust tothe appropriate settings.

14. RTD2braceSub-Assembly

Pivot Bolt (x2)

Nord-lock (x2) Central brace

a. Place pivot bolt thruthe nord-lock, thenthru the cupped endof the Central brace.

b. Repeat on otherside.


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15. Install FrameAdapters

Frame Adapters a. Place frame adapterinto rod end and

then into frame slotb. Repeat on otherside.


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16. Install Centralbrace

RTD2brace Sub-Assembly

15mm Flange Nut (x2)

Nord-lock (x2) 15mm Socket

17mm Socket

Rubber Mallet

Tapered Punch Torque Wrench

a. With assistance, lineup lower a-arm pivothole and insert pivotbolt with RTD2braceassembly thru thetoe link end andframe adapter.

b. Repeat on otherside.c. Once the tips of the

pivot bolts are in thepivot holes, slowlytap bolts in,alternating side toside.

d. Make sure frameadapters are alignedwith frame slotsbefore fully tappingin the pivot bolts.

e. Slide nord-lock overthe threaded end ofthe pivot bolt andthread on nut to37ft./lbs (50 nm)

f. Check frame

adapters periodicallyto ensure properalignment.


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17. InstallTransmissionMount Boltsand Spacers

New Transmission MountBolts

New Transmission MountWashers

Transmission Mount Spacers

15mm Deep Socket

17mm Wrench

a. Place spacers on topof transmissionmount and underRTD2brace centerbracket. (You mayneed to use a prybar to pry the center

bracket up in orderto fit the spacers intoplace.)

b. Apply 17mm boltthru washer, thruRTD2brace centerbracket, thrutransmission mountand sub-frame, andapply blue

serviceable Locktightand 15mm bolt.

c. Torque to 33ft/lbs(45nm).


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18. Re-installTransmissionMount HeatShield

8mm Wrench a. Re mount heatshield and bolt downusing factoryhardware.

19. Remove stockballjoint fromrear uprights.

19mm wrench

Ball joint separator

Loosen M12 nut onball joint 4 completeturns.

Do NOT remove nut

Use ball jointseparator to removeball joint fromupright.

Completely removeM12 nut from ball

joint


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20. Prepare steelpins forinstallation

(2) 19mm wrenches or(1)19mm wrench and (1) wrench

Remove jam nutsfrom ball joints

Remove k-nuts fromsteel pins

Remove parts frompins

Install the 2 jam nuts

from the ball jointsonto the steel pinand tighten themagainst each otheras shown

21. Install thesteel pin intothe upright.

(2) 19mm wrenches or(1)19mm wrench and (1) wrench

14mm socket

Ratchet

Install washer and k-nut onto the steelpin.

Tighten the k-nutwith the 14mmsocket, hold the jamnuts with the 19mmwrench still until thenut is tight to the

washer.


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22. Screw rodends and jamnuts into toelinks

23. Reinstall partsand hardware

in the samesequence asshown.

Complete for bothsides

24. Torque the K-nuts to thepins once youhave theminstalled intoboth uprights

14mm socket deep

Torque wrench set to 59 ft/lbs

3/8 drive extension 4 long

Torque to 59 ft./lbs.


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25. Once theassembly istogether onboth uprightstorque the K-nuts on thepins that holdtheassemblies

Torque wrench set to 59 ft/lbs

14mm socket

Torque to 59 ft/lbs.

26. Clean Up 16mm Wrench 19mm Wrench

Blue Serviceable Lock-tight 8mm Socket & Wrench

10mm Socket & Wrench 13mm Socket 17mm socket

Torque Wrench

Lug Bolt Adapter

Apply a smallamount of blueserviceable lock tightto jam nuts and snugdown.

Clamp brake linesback onto tie rods.

Re-install reardiffuser.

Re-install wheels. Lower car.

27. ConductAlignment

a. Make sure to centerthe range on the rodends. The inboardrod end should bephased 90 degreesto the outboard rod


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