E-Z-GO FLEET 1999, Technician'S Repair And Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Loosen the nut (9) until the threaded end of king pin (8) is
protected. Tap the nut with a plastic faced hammer to
loosen the king pin.
Remove the nut (9) and washer (23) from the king pin.
Remove the king pin (8), washer (21 ), the thrust washer
(10) from the spindle and swing it to the side. Remove
the hardware (12) that secures the front of the leaf spring
to the front axle.
Front axle installation is in the reverse order of disassem­
bly.
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NOTE
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The thru�t washer is located on top of the spin-
.
· die bushing.
Tighten the king pin nut (9) to 35 - 50 ft. lbs. (50 - 70 Nm)
torque.
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NOTE
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After replacing the front axle, the axle must be
-
- aligned with the frame. This is
not
a wheel
alignment. Replacing the axle will also require that the front
wheels be aligned.
When the front axle is replaced, it must be aligned to the
frame. The distance from the center bolt at rear of left
spring to the center bolt at front of right spring must be
the same as the distance from the center bolt at rear of
right spring to the center bolt at front of left spring (Ref
Fig. 3 on page E-2).
Equal
Distance
Fig. 3 Front Axle Alignment
Tighten leaf spring hardware (12) to 35 - 50 ft. lbs (50 -
70 Nm) torque.
Tighten the shock absorber mounting hardware until the
rubber bushings expand to the diameter of the shock
absorber washer.
Replace front wheels per WHEELS AND TIRES section.
Lower vehicle.
Front Spring Replacement
Tool List Qty. Required
Wheel chocks .............................................................. 4
Floor jack ..................................................................... 1
Jack stands .................................................................. 4
Impact wrench, 1/2" drive ............................................ 1
Impact socket, 3/4", 1/2" drive ..................................... 1
Torque wrench, 1/2" drive, ft. lbs . ................................ 1
Pliers ............................................................................ 1
Wrench, 3/4" ................................................................ 1
Socket, 9/16", 1/2" drive .............................................. 1
Wrench, 9/16" .............................................................. 1
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NOTE
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Failur� of a single sp�ing will result. i? over­
�- ---�- stressing the other spnng, therefore it 1s good
practice to replace front springs as a set.
Lift and support front of vehicle. (See SAFETY section.)
Support front axle with jack stands.
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the hardware (12) securing the front of the dam­
aged leaf spring to the axle (2) (Ref Fig. 4 on page E-2).
12 8
--,
�--12
Part of
J-13
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Fig. 4 Front Spring Replacement
Pull the top of the floor mat down. Locate and remove the
hardware (13) securing the rear of the spring to the vehi­
cle frame.
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