Club Car XRT 950 2009, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Front Suspension STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
A
B
A = B
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Figure 7-10 Adjust Both Tie Rods Equally
STRUT REMOVAL AND INSPECTION
1. Inspect the struts for fluid leakage at the point where the shaft enters the shock absorber body. Leaking struts
should be replaced.
2. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-4.
3. Lift and support the front of the vehicle on jack stands and remove the front wheels. See Lifting The Vehicle,
Section 3, Page 3-4.
4. Remove the pinch bolt and lock nut that secures the strut in the steering knuckle (Figure 7-11, Page 7-8) .
5. Remove the two lock nuts that secure the top of the strut to the chassis (Figure 7-12, Page 7-8) .
6. Pry open the slot in the steering knuckle to help the strut slide out of the knuckle and remove the strut from the
vehicle
(Figure 7-13, Page 7-8) .
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Figure 7-11 Strut Pinch Bolt And Lock Nut
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Figure 7-12 Lock Nuts Securing Strut To Chassis
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Figure 7-13 Pry Open Steering Knuckle To Remove Strut
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