2005 Precedent IQ System Electric Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual
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SECTION 7 – STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
General Information ..........................................................................................................................
7-1
Steering Wheel .................................................................................................................................
7-1
Steering Wheel Removal ..............................................................................................................
7-1
Steering Wheel Installation ...........................................................................................................
7-2
Steering Column ...............................................................................................................................
7-2
Steering Column Removal ............................................................................................................
7-2
Steering Column Installation .........................................................................................................
7-4
Rack and Pinion ................................................................................................................................
7-4
Rack and Pinion Removal ............................................................................................................
7-4
Rack and Pinion Disassembly ......................................................................................................
7-5
Rack and Pinion Assembly ...........................................................................................................
7-8
Rack and Pinion Installation .........................................................................................................
7-9
Front Suspension ..............................................................................................................................
7-10
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................
7-10
Wheel Alignment ...........................................................................................................................
7-10
Front Suspension Components ........................................................................................................
7-12
Tie Rod End Removal ...................................................................................................................
7-12
Tie Rod Installation .......................................................................................................................
7-12
Leaf Spring Removal ....................................................................................................................
7-13
Leaf Spring Installation .................................................................................................................
7-13
Kingpin and Steering Spindle Removal ........................................................................................
7-13
Kingpin and Steering Spindle Installation .....................................................................................
7-13
Control Arm Removal ...................................................................................................................
7-14
Control Arm Installation ................................................................................................................
7-14
Shock Absorber Removal .............................................................................................................
7-14
Shock Absorber Installation ..........................................................................................................
7-14
Front Wheel Bearings and Hubs .......................................................................................................
7-17
Front Wheel Free Play Inspection ................................................................................................
7-17
Front Hub Removal .......................................................................................................................
7-17
Hub Installation .............................................................................................................................
7-17
SECTION 8 – WHEELS AND TIRES
General Information ..........................................................................................................................
8-1
Wheels ..............................................................................................................................................
8-1
Wheel Removal ............................................................................................................................
8-1
Wheel Installation .........................................................................................................................
8-1