EZ-GO ST 4X4, Technician'S Repair And Service Manual

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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
Page M-6
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Tighten the hardware per torque specification table
below.
REAR SUSPENSION
In the following text, there are references to
removing/installing bolts, etc. Additional hard-
ware (nuts, washers, etc.) that are removed must always be
installed in its original positions unless otherwise specified.
Non-specified torque specifications are shown in the table con-
tained in Section A.
General
The rear suspension is the connecting member between
rear axle and main frame. It consists of the rear axle, rear
springs, shock absorbers and shock/stop mounts
mounted on to the main frame.
Shock Absorber Removal
Change the shock absorbers one at a
time.
Tool List Qty. Required
Wheel chocks .............................................................. 4
Torque wrench, 3/8" drive, ft. lbs ................................. 1
Deep well socket, 9/16", 3/8" drive.............................. 1
Wrench, 9/16".............................................................. 1
Ball peen hammer ....................................................... 1
Park the vehicle on a flat surface. Engage park brake.
Install chocks in front and behind each rear wheel.
Release truck bed handle and lift the bed. The shock
absorber (item 3) can be accessed from the top. Hold the
bolt (item 1) using 9/16" wrench and remove lock nut
(item 2) using 9/16" socket (Ref Fig. 7 on page M-6).
Remove the shock absorber (item 3).
The installation of the shock absorber is the reverse of
disassembly using new lock nuts.
Tighten the hardware per torque specification table
below.
Rear Spring Removal
To reduce the possibility
o f personal inju ry or
death, follow the lifting
procedure in section B of this manual. Place wheel
chocks in front and behind the front wheels and
check the stability of the vehicle on the jack stands
before starting any repair procedure. Never work on a
vehicle that is supported by a jack alone.
To prevent injury caused by the broken socket, use
only socket designed for impact wrench use. Never
use a conventional socket.
When lifting the rear axle with the jack,
be sure to lift on the axle tube flanges.
NEVER lift with jack against the aluminum housing.
ITEM NO TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
4 11 - 14 ft. lbs (15 - 19 Nm)
8 16 - 20 ft. lbs (22 - 27 Nm)
11 21 - 25 ft. lbs (28 - 34 Nm)
13 16 - 20 ft. lbs (22 - 27 Nm)
Fig. 7 Shock Absorber Removal
ITEM NO TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2 16 - 20 ft. lbs (22 - 27 Nm)
1
2
3
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