© December 2007
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Section 7 - Rear Wheels,
Rear Suspension and Axle Assembly
2007 Eagle Electric Golf Car Service Manual
Figure 7-7. Removing Outer Snap Ring
Figure 7-8. Removing Axle Shaft/Bearing Assembly
Figure 7-9. Removing Inner Snap Ring
Figure 7-10. Removing Axle Bearing
DISASSEMBLING REAR AXLE
DANGER
Safety glasses should be worn at all times when disassem-
bling and assembling the axle.
All callout numbers in steps refer to Figure 7-6.
1. Remove outer snap ring (25). See Figure 7-7.
3. Using a slide hammer attached to the threaded end of the
axle shaft (22), remove axle shaft and bearing (26) assembly.
See Figure 7-8.
4. Remove inner snap ring (25). Use care to not damage bear-
ing surfaces. See Figure 7-9.
5. Remove the bearing (26) from the axle shaft by supporting
the inner race of the bearing in an arbor press. Apply pressure
to the threaded end of the axle shaft. See Figure 7-10.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 to remove and disassemble the other
shaft.
7. Remove ten cover screws (20).
8. Position the axle housing (1) over a drain pan. Using a putty
knife, separate the cover plate from the housing (Figure 7-11).
Use care to not damage the housing sealing surfaces or to
deform the cover plate.
9. Remove four bearing cap bolts (3) and both bearing caps (2).
See Figure 7-12.
NOTICE
Bearing caps are marked for identi
fi
cation. Letters or num-
bers are stamped in horizontal and vertical position. When
reassembling, install caps back in their original positions,
using these stamps as a guide.
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