Club Car V-GLIDE, Maintenance Service Supplement

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MOTOR Motor
2004 V-Glide 36-Volt Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 15-3
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MOTOR
See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
Motor Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally starting...” in
General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
2. Disconnect wires from terminals on motor using two wrenches to prevent the posts from turning. Label
the wires to ensure proper reconnection.
3. Slightly loosen all the lug nuts on both rear wheels.
4. Place floor jack under transaxle and raise rear of vehicle (Figure 15-2, Page 15-3) then place jack
stands under frame crossmember between the spring mount and the side stringer, just forward of each
rear wheel. Lower the vehicle to let the jack stands support the vehicle (Figure 15-3, Page 15-3). See
following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or hydraulic
floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device to hold
vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to support the
vehicle and chock the wheels that remain on the floor. When not performing a test or service
procedure that requires movement of the wheels, lock the brakes.
5. Remove both rear wheels.
6. Remove the nut, cup washer, and bushing from the bottom side of the shock absorber. Compress the
shock absorber (pushing upwards) to move it out of the way (Figure 15-4, Page 15-4).
7. Remove the nuts and bolts mounting the rear leaf springs to the shackles.
Figure 15-2 Vehicle Raised with Floor Jack Figure 15-3 Vehicle on Jack Stands
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