Club Car 2005 precendent, Maintenance And Service

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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION Rack and Pinion
2005 Precedent Gasoline Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual Page 7-9
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RACK AND PINION INSTALLATION
1. To minimize corrosion, apply a light coat of anti-seize lubricating compound to the splined portion of the
steering column universal joint.
2. Align the flat portion of the shaft (13) spline with the bolt hole in the upper universal joint and then slide
the shaft into the universal joint. Install the bolt and tighten to 18.4 ft-lb (25 N·m) (Figure 7-3, Page 7-3) .
3. Simultaneously position the assembly over the mounting holes and slide the universal joint over the
square end of the steering column.
4. Install three screws to secure the assembly to the vehicle. Tighten screws to 22 ft-lb (30 N·m).
5. Install the tie rod ends (3) into the left- and right-hand spindle tabs (4), and then install the retaining nuts
(2) (Figure 7-4, Page 7-5) . See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Do not operate vehicle until toe-in is adjusted and ball joints are secured.
6. Adjust the toe-in. See Toe-in Adjustment on page 7-11.
Figure 7-10 Press In Dust Seal Figure 7-11 Install Ball Joint
Figure 7-12 Rack and Pinion Adjustment Figure 7-13 Rack and Pinion Resistance
RUBBER MALET
15/16-INCH
DEEP WELL
SOCKET
DUST SEAL
IN PLACE
13
14
1
2
DEEP WELL
SOCKET