Club Car DS Villager 4, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Front Suspension Components STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
NOTE: New bushings may not fit the kingpin after installing them into the spindle). Ream new bushings as required.
14.1. After installing new bushings, ream bushings to 0.753 inch (±0.0005) (19.13 mm (±0.013)).
KINGPIN AND STEERING SPINDLE INSTALLATION
1. Inspect all parts and replace them as necessary.
2. Install the kingpins (1) over the leaf spring eyes (Figure 7-18) .
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Figure 7-18 Kingpin and Steering Spindle Installation
3. Install the bolts (2). Tighten the bolt to 30 lb·ft (41 N·m).
4. Install the wave washers (3) on the kingpin.
5. Install the steering spindles (4) on the kingpins.
6. Put the upper clevis over the kingpin threads and install nuts (5). Tighten the nuts to 70 lb·ft (95 N·m).
7. Install the tie rod ends (6) to the spindle tabs (7).
8. Install the nuts (8). Tighten the nuts to 70 lb·ft (95 N·m).
9. Install the front hubs (9).
10. Install the front wheels.
11. Adjust the camber and toe-in.
12. Electric Vehicle: Connect the batteries.
Gasoline Vehicle: Connect the battery and spark plug wire.
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