GTM Libra - Main build manual

STEERING RACK AND COLUMN
The Libra uses the standard Metro steering column bolted directly to the
bottom of the structural dashboard. The steering column is spaced off the
bottom of the dashboard using two TO618 at the top and two TO617 at the
bottom. The bottom link between the two universal joints is lengthened on
exchange by GTM. Once lengthened, this link bolts directly to the steering
rack. The steering rack used by the Libra is a standard Metro L.H.D. steering
rack, which bolts directly to the monocoque through the horizontal front panel.
The steering rack is held off the monocoque by two 3mm spacers which allow
for any final adjustment. Spreader plates are used under the clamping bolts
inside the monocoque. In a similar manner to the Metro, two bolts and a
standard Metro clamp are used at one end and are held with a special U bolt
provided in the kit. The track rod ends used on the Libra are the standard
Metro track rod ends and not the GTA GTi track rod ends. The track rod ends
are fitted to the steering rack in the standard manner once the special steering
rack extenders have been fitted to the steering rack. These extenders are
screwed and lock bolted to the steering rack.
THROTTLE PEDAL
The throttle pedal used on the GTM Libra is specially designed for the Libra.
It mounts on the side of the standard K Series Rover Metro pedal box as
shown in the diagram.
Throttle Pedal Assembly
The throttle pedal T0704 mounts through an existing captive Ø8mm nut on the
side of the standard K Series Rover Metro pedal box. Using a standard Ø8 x
50mm long bolt, mount the throttle pedal to the K Series Rover Metro pedal
box with two standard washers either side the throttle pedal and lock off the
Ø8mm bolts on the inside of the pedal box to prevent it coming undone with a
standard Ø8mm nut. Make sure that the throttle pedal runs freely and grease
the bearing surfaces.
Mount the throttle cableT0701 and switch bracket T0703 to the standard K
Series pedal box as shown on the drawing using one Ø8 x 20mm long set bolt
and Ø8mm washer. This bolt bolts through into the capped nut already on the
pedal box assembly. The bracket mounts the 'throttle off' normal switch if you
are using an early 1400cc GTi engine. It also forms a stop for the throttle
pedal and mounts up the throttle cable. There are two holes for the throttle
cable to go through and choose the one that matches the movement on your
throttle body.
The throttle cable T 0701 runs under the driver’s side carpet from the throttle
pedal down the side of the sill and through the box section that supports the
front edge of the seat runners. The cable then goes across to the corner of
the floor where it meets the petrol tank moulding approximately 40mm from
the side of the tank towards the centre of the car. The cable then runs under
the engine up and across to the throttle body. It is extremely important that the
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