Club Car IntelliTach XRT 1550, Maintenance And Service Manual

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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION Rack and Pinion
Page 7-6 2007 Carryall 295/295 SE & XRT 1550/1550 SE Gasoline, Diesel and IntelliTach M & S Manual
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Rack and Pinion Disassembly, Continued:
9. Install the universal joint on the pinion, and place a fork or a large open-end wrench under the universal
joint (Figure 7-12, Page 7-6) . Gently pry the pinion from the housing.
10. Remove the U-joint from the pinion.
11. If the pinion ball bearing has been damaged, remove the C-type stop ring (16) (Figure 7-11, Page 7-6),
and use a press to remove the bearing (Figure 7-13, Page 7-6) .
12. Inspect the bushing (17) and needle bearing (14) for excessive wear. If wear is excessive, replace the
complete rack and pinion steering assembly (Figure 7-16, Page 7-8) .
13. Inspect the inner ball joints for wear (Figure 7-16, Page 7-8) . If either is excessively worn, replace both
ball joints.
13.1. Secure the rack and housing assembly in a vise (Figure 7-14, Page 7-7) . See following CAU-
TION.
Figure 7-10 Remove Dust Seal Figure 7-11 Remove Pinion Snap Ring
Figure 7-12 Remove Pinion from Housing Figure 7-13 Remove Pinion Gear
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16
PRESS RAM
PINION GEAR
BEARING