Club Car Precedent 2014, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Axle Bearing and Shaft – Graziano UNITIZED TRANSAXLE (GASOLINE VEHICLE)
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Figure 24-9 Press Bearing and Collar From Shaft Using
Bearing Puller Wedge Attachment
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Figure 24-10 Axle Seal and Seal Tool
AXLE BEARING AND SHAFT – GRAZIANO
See General Warnings on page 1-2.
AXLE SHAFT AND OIL SEAL REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the batteries and discharge the controller. See Disconnecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles
on page 1-4.
2. Place chocks at the front wheels. Loosen lug nuts on rear wheels and lift the rear of the vehicle with a chain
hoist or floor jack. Place jack stands under the axle tubes to support the vehicle.
See WARNING “Lift only one
end...” in General Warnings on page 1-2.
3. Remove the rear wheel and brake drum. See Section 6 – Wheel Brake Assemblies. See Section 8 – Wheels and
Tires.
4. Use 90° internal snap ring pliers to remove the internal retaining ring (1) from the axle tube (Figure 24-11,
Page 24-9) .
5. Remove the axle shaft (2), retaining ring, and bearing assembly by pulling the axle shaft straight out of the housing.
6. If necessary, remove the axle oil seal and adapter ring.
6.1. Use a bearing puller (P/N 1016417) to remove the axle seal and adapter ring from the axle tube (Figure
24-12, Page 24-9) . See following CAUTION and NOTE.
CAUTION
• Do not scar or damage the inside surfaces of the tube when removing the oil seal and adapter ring. A
damaged tube might have to be replaced.
NOTE: Do not discard the adapter ring. If the adapter ring is lost or damaged, the axle tube will have to be replaced.
Varying rear axle configurations have been installed on vehicles. If replacing axle tubes, take note of individual
axle tube lengths to ensure proper fit.
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