Rack And Pinion; Rack And Pinion Inspection - Club Car 2009-20011 Electric Precedent Maintenance And Service Manual

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Rack and Pinion

2. Insert the end of the steering column with the universal joint through the front underbody. Install universal joint
onto pinion shaft of steering gear. Loosely install bolt (11). Do not tighten until steering column is mounted to
frame in step 3 (Figure 7-3, Page 7-3).
3. Align the holes in the steering column mounting bracket with holes in the vehicle frame. Secure column to frame
with four bolts (10). Tighten bolts to 18.4 ft-lb (25 N·m).
4. Tighten universal joint bolt (11) to 18.4 ft-lb (25 N·m). Verify the upper universal joint bolt (12) torque is 18.4 ft-lb
(25 N·m).
5. Install front bumper, dash assembly, dash insert, and instrument panel. See Section 4 – Body and Trim.
RACK AND PINION
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
CAUTION
• Front impacts that bend tie rods and/or drag links can possibly damage internal steering gear
components. See Rack and Pinion Inspection on page 7-4. The manufacturer recommends inspecting
the rack and pinion and replacing if damaged.

RACK AND PINION INSPECTION

Look for obvious damage to the chassis, where the rack and pinion is mounted, and the rack and pinion housing.
Particularly check the housing for broken mounting points.
Compare the toe-in against the specification. See Toe-in Adjustment on page 7-12.
If obvious visible damage is found, such as a bent tie rod, check the steering gear for abnormal free-play, noise, binding
or clunking while it is under a load. With the steering system fully assembled and all four tires on the ground/floor,
turn the steering wheel from stop to stop. While turning, feel for any binding, clunking or tight/loose spots. Listen for
unusual noises. Replace the rack and pinion as an assembly if any is found.
In the event of an known impact and obvious visible damage is not found in the method described above, disconnect
the tie rods and/or drag links from the spindles. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop. While turning, feel for any
binding or tight/loose spots. Listen for unusual noises. Replace the rack and pinion as an assembly if any is found.
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