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Pass the bolts through the plate on the

Petty bar then rearwards through the

fixing holes in the centre of the main hoop,

secure with plain washers (4) and nyloc

nuts (3).

Attach the forward end of the Petty strut to

the previously uncovered boss using bolt

(2) passed through spring washer (6),

plain washer (5) then the fixing plate at

the forward end of the bar. It may be

necessary to use the additional plain

washer(s) (5) between the front fixing

plate and the side of the chassis to

achieve the best fit.

Tighten additional roll over bar mounting

bolts in accordance with Table 31.

Table 31: Track day roll over bar

mounting bolt torque figures

Location

Torque

Nm

Base of the bucket bushes

20

Mounting flange 5/16” UNF

20

Rear diagonals 5/16” UNF

20

Petty bar (all fixings)

47

It is recommended that all parts of the roll

over bar likely to be contacted by either

the driver's or passenger's head to be

protected with approved roll bar padding.

Suitable FIA approved padding is

available from the Caterham parts

counter.

17.4) Roll cage

Warning

Never work underneath a car without

supporting it on axle stands or

equivalent. Do not rely on a jack alone.

17.4.1) Preparation

Before fitting the roll cage it will be

necessary to remove the rear spring

damper units in order to gain access to

the roll cage lower mounting points.

NOTE

This roll cage is IVA-compliant however

protective covers will be required on the

four bolt heads that attach the front hoop

to the chassis.

You will also be required to have IVA

compliant mirrors fitted to both the driver

and passenger sides of the car to ensure

rear visibility is maintained.

The lower ends of the hoop that forms the

front of the cage, attaches to two pre-fitted

threaded bushes. These bushes are

located, behind the side panels; one on

each side of the car and approximately

one inch below the point at which the

dashboard tube is welded to the top of the

chassis rail, refer to Figure 183 before

attempting to fit the cage, these bushes

will need to be uncovered.

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