2006 Home of Rolls-Royce - Manufacturing a Rolls-Royce (HD) Part 6. Assembly Assembly and test Seventy-four people work on the 22 stations along the assembly line, either as teams or individuals, carrying out more than 2,000 separate operations by hand. The body has acoustic material, air ducts, heating and ventilation, wiring and electrical controls added before the carpet is fitted on top. To complete the drive train, the engine is connected to the transmission and then to the vehicle’s axles, suspension system and drive shaft. The completed drive train then goes to the marriage station where it is fitted to the body in one single, safe procedure. The stainless steel exhaust system is then attached. A group or individual is responsible for every function to ensure that any problems spotted later can be traced back via the computer tracking system and resolved. After the wood and leather interior trimming is complete, the car is prepared for the first start-up of the engine. Each Phantom goes through vigorous tests before being delivered to the customer. These include a special shaker-rig which is used to ensure there are no rattles or squeaks. The water (or monsoon) test subjects the car to a 30 minute deluge to ensure there are no leaks. A rolling road test proves all vehicle functions, during which the car is driven up to a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75mph). Each car then undergoes a ten mile road test where driving performance is assessed over various road and driving conditions. Finally, each car goes through a final inspection process and is carefully prepared for the journey to its owner, either by land, sea or even air, if required.
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