Club Car CARRYALL 272, Maintenance And Service Manual

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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION Front Suspension Components
2006-2010 Turf/Carryall 272/472 and XRT 1200/1200 SE Maintenance and Service Manual Page 7-15
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4. Rest the brake cluster on the A-arm as shown (Figure 7-27, Page 7-15) . Ensure that there is no strain
on the brake hose. See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Strain on the brake hose or the brake hose fittings can result in damage to the hose or fittings,
causing a leak in the hydraulic system, diminished brake performance, or brake failure.
5. Remove the nut (22) and washer (36) and kingpin (21) (Figure 7-28, Page 7-17) .
6. Remove the thrust washer (32).
7. Remove the wave washer (33) and inspect it. If the washer is broken or has a wave bottom to wave crest
height dimension of less than 0.040 inch (0.10 cm), it must be replaced.
8. Slide the spindle assembly (20) off of the A-arm (13).
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for the opposite front wheel if necessary.
KINGPIN AND STEERING SPINDLE INSTALLATION
1. Inspect all parts and replace them as necessary.
2. Inspect the kingpin (21) and spindle (19). If either are worn or damaged, they must be replaced
(Figure 7-28, Page 7-17) .
3. Inspect the kingpin bushings (16 and 18). If the bushings are worn or damaged, remove them and press
in new ones. See following NOTE .
NOTE: If the bushings are replaced, ream new bushings to 0.750-0.752 of an inch (19.05-19.10 mm) in
diameter. The reamer should be long enough to ream both bushings from one direction.
4. Install the spindle assembly (20) onto the A-arm (13) (Figure 7-28, Page 7-17) .
5. Install the thrust washer (32), wave washer (33) and kingpin (21).
6. Install the washer (36) and a new locknut (22). Tighten to 18 ft-lb (24.4 N·m).
7. Insert the ball joint (23) into the spindle assembly (Figure 7-19, Page 7-10) .
8. Install the locknut (24) and tighten to 40 ft-lb (54 N·m).
Figure 7-27 Rest Brake Cluster on A-arm