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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
C-11
Open end wrench 17# .......................................... 1
Socket 17# ........................................................... 1
Torque spanner .................................................... 1
Socket 13# ........................................................... 1
Floor jack.............................................................. 1
Unless the steering gear case assembly is severely damaged, it is unnecessary to remove the steering
gear case (14) from the vehicle.
Lift and support front of vehicle per SAFETY section.
Remove the front wheel and universal joint (as stated before). Remove the cotter pin (34), and loosen
the slotted nut (33) till the ball joint (16) threads are protected. Using a ball joint separator as a lever,
apply pressure to ball joint and tap nut with plastic faced hammer to release ball joint from the
passenger-side stub axle. Remove the steering gear tie rod, finally remove the three connecting bolts
(30) that secure the steering gear case and the frame, and then take the steering gear case out of the
vehicle underneath (Ref Fig. C8).
Replace the steering gear case in reverse sequence. Tighten the mounting bolt (30) to 35-50 ft lb (50-70
N.m).
Tighten the steering gear’s slotted nut (33) to 35ft lb (50 N.m) and continue tightening the nut as required
in order to insert a new cotter pin. Maximum torque is 50 ft lb (70N.m).
Wheel Bearing Inspection/Lubrication
Tool List Qty. Required
Floor jack.............................................................. 1
Jack stands .......................................................... 2
Wheel chocks ....................................................... 4
Sharp nose pliers ................................................. 1
Nonferrous punch................................................. 1
Ball peen hammer ................................................ 1
Grease gun........................................................... 1
Bearing lubrication greaser................................... 1
Air impact wrench ................................................. 1
Socket 19# ........................................................... 1
Wrench 19# .......................................................... 1
Torque wrench...................................................... 1
Lift the front of the vehicle and support on jack stands as per section B. Rotate the front wheel and feel
for any roughness. Grasp the outside of the tire and rock tire back and forth. If excess movement is
detected, the wheel bearing may require replacement/adjustment. If the wheel bearing is satisfactory, a
worn king pin bush is indicated. See KING PIN BUSH REPLACEMENT.