Club Car 2005 precendent, Maintenance And Service

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UNITIZED TRANSAXLE Axle Shaft
2005 Precedent Gasoline Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual Page 16-3
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LUBRICATION
There are two oil port plugs located on the right (driven clutch) side of the unitized transaxle (Figure 16-2,
Page 16-2) . When the vehicle is on a level surface, use the upper plug as a lubricant level indicator. Lubricant
level should be even with the bottom of level indicator hole. Use the lower plug for draining. When draining
lubricant, remove both plugs to allow the lubricant to drain faster. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and gasket
before filling the transaxle with new lubricant. Use a funnel when filling the transaxle through the lubricant
level indicator hole. Fill with 27 oz. (0.8 liter) 80-90 WT. API class GL or 80-90 WT. AGMA class 5 EP gear
lubricant (or until lubricant begins to run out of the level indicator hole). Tighten the plug to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m).
AXLE SHAFT
See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
Removal of the unitized transaxle is not required for servicing or replacing axle shafts, axle bearings, or axle
shaft oil seals. If the unitized transaxle is to be removed from the vehicle, do not remove the wheels, axle
shafts, or axle tubes first. Instructions for removing the unitized transaxle from the vehicle begin on page 16-7.
AXLE SHAFT AND OIL SEAL REMOVAL
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the
NEUTRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally starting...” in
General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
3. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel to be removed.
4. Place chocks at the front wheels and lift the rear of the vehicle with a floor jack. Then place jack stands
under the axle tubes to support the vehicle. See WARNING “Lift only one end of the vehicle...” in
General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
5. Remove the rear wheel and brake drum.
6. Use 90° internal snap ring pliers (0.090 tip) to remove internal retaining ring (1) from axle tube
(Figure 16-3, Page 16-3) .
Figure 16-3 Retaining Ring Figure 16-4 Rolling Head Prybar
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