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UNITIZED TRANSAXLE LUBRICATION
There are two plugs located on the right (driven clutch) side of the unitized transaxle (Figure 10-2). When the
vehicle is on a level surface, the upper plug is used as a lubricant level indicator. The lubricant level should be
even with the bottom of this upper plug hole. The lower plug is used for draining lubricant from the transaxle.
When draining lubricant, the upper plug should be removed also to allow the lubricant to drain faster. Be
sure the drain plug is cleaned and reinstalled before filling the transaxle with new lubricant. Tighten the plug
to 18-25 ft.lbs. (24/34 N-m). Use a funnel when filling the transaxle through the lubricant level indicator hole.
Fill with 27 oz. (.8 liter) 80-90 WT. API Class GL or 80-90 WT. AGMA Class 5 EP gear lubricant.
AXLE SHAFT
Removal of the unitized transaxle is not required for servicing or replacing of the axle shafts, axle bearings,
and axle shaft oil seals. If the unitized transaxle is to be removed from the vehicle, then do not remove the
wheels, axle shafts, or axle tubes first. Instructions for removing the unitized transaxle from the vehicle begin
on page 41. See NOTE below.
REMOVING THE AXLE SHAFT
1. Place chocks at the front wheels and lift the rear of the vehicle with a floorjack. Then place jackstands
under the axle tubes to support the vehicle. See WARNING on page 36.
2. Remove the rear wheel and brake drum.
3. Using 90° internal snap ring pliers, remove the internal retaining ring from the axle tube (Figure 10-3).
4. Carefully pull the axle shaft straight out of the axle tube.
TOOLS, CONTINUED:
Small Punch or Scratch Awl
12 mm Socket, 3/8 Drive
5/16” Nut Driver
12” to 18” Straight Edge
7/16” Open End Wrench
Small Knife or Wire Snippers
Bearing Puller Wedge Attachment (Club Car
Part No. 1012812)
Axle Seal Tool (Club Car Part No.
1014162)
Governor Gear Shaft Installation Tool
(Club Car Part No. 1019331-01)
FIGURE 10-3
FIGURE 10-4
• DO NOT REMOVE THE WHEELS, AXLE SHAFTS, OR AXLE TUBES IF THE UNITIZED TRAN-
SAXLE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. SEE PAGE 41 FOR TRANSAXLE REMOVAL
PROCEDURES.
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