FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
C-15
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Tool List
Qty. Required
Floor jack.............................................................. 1
Jack stands .......................................................... 2
Wheel chocks ....................................................... 4
Line tape............................................................... 1
Chalk .................................................................... 1
16# Open end wrench .......................................... 1
22# Open end wrench .......................................... 1
Lift the front of the vehicle and support on jack stands as per section B. Confirm the alignment of the
front springs as per “Front Spring Replacement”.
Rotate each wheel and scribe a chalk line around the circumference of the tire at the center of the tread
pattern. Lower vehicle and, with tires in the straight ahead position, roll it forward approximately five feet
in order to allow the tires to take their normal running position.
Measure the distance between the chalk lines at both the front and the rear of the tires (Ref Fig. C13).
The measurement taken at the front of the tires should be 1/8-1/5 inch (3-5 millimetres) less than the rear.
Manufacturing tolerance may cause difference in data, however, general measurement of front wheel
should be 33 1/2" (85 centimetres). To adjust the wheel alignment, rotate the steering wheel leftward first
till it cannot be rotated any more. Check whether or not the driver-side main shaft arm (1) (Fig. C13)
touches the U bracket of front axle. If not, adjust the tie rod (2). Loosen the retaining nut (3) of tie rod,
and adjust the tie rod (2) till the main shaft arm touches the U bracket and the steering wheel is rotated to
the leftmost position. Tighten the retaining nut of tie rod to 25-30 ft lb (34-41 N.m).
Fig. C13: Front End Alignment
Rotate the steering wheel to its central position, and adjust tie rod (2) till its correct position. Tighten the
retaining nut of tie rod to 25-30 ft lb (34-41 N.m).
Fulfill test drive of the vehicle to confirm whether or not the steering wheel is in its central position. If not,
remove the steering wheel and rotate it to correct position.
