![background image](http://html1.mh-extra.com/html/club-car/1997-ds/1997-ds_maintenance-service-supplement_2626738046.webp)
Page 38
10
G
Removing the Axle Shaft, Continued:
5. Use a 16 inch (40 cm) rolling wedge bar (Figure10-4) to remove the oil seal. Insert the wedge bar
under the seal and pry it out (Figure 10-5).
6. Inspect the axle shaft assembly to be sure that the bearing (71) and collar (73) (Figure 10-6) have not
slipped and are still seated against the shoulder on the axle shaft.
7. Inspect the bearing. If the bearing is damaged or worn, replace it.
AXLE BEARING
Removing the Axle Bearing
1. Remove the retaining ring (74), then place a bearing puller wedge attachment (Club Car Part No.
1012812) on the axle shaft between the wheel mounting flange and the bearing.
2. Press the bearing (71) and collar (73) (Figure 10-6) off together (See Figure 10-7, Page 40).
Installing the Axle Bearing
1. If it was removed, install the retaining ring (70) on the axle shaft (67 or 68) (Figure 10-6).
2. Apply two drops of Loctite® 271 to the inside of the collar. See CAUTION at top of page 39.
FIGURE 10-5
• DO NOT SCAR OR DAMAGE THE INSIDE SURFACES OF THE TUBE WHEN REMOVING THE
OIL SEAL. A DAMAGED TUBE MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
• DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BEARING PULLER WEDGE ATTACHMENT AGAINST THE AXLE SHAFT.
IT COULD DAMAGE THE AXLE SHAFT WHEN PRESSING THE BEARING AND COLLAR OFF.
• IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO HEAT THE COLLAR TO REMOVE IT.
INSERT WEDGE BAR UNDER
SEAL, THEN PRY SEAL OUT
OF ITS AXLE TUBE SEAT
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
Summary of Contents for 1997 DS
Page 2: ......
Page 82: ...Page 74 10 G ...
Page 88: ...Page 80 G 11 ...
Page 160: ...Page 152 13 18 G ...
Page 163: ......
Page 164: ...Golf Cars Club Car Inc P O Box 204658 Augusta GA 30917 4658 ...