Struts - Ezgo RXV ELECTRIC Service & Repair Manual

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.
B

Struts

(Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List
Wrench, 15mm ............................................................ 1
Socket, 15mm Deep-well............................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
Remove the front bumper as shown in the Body section
of this manual. Remove the front wheel(s) as described
in the Wheels and Tires section of this manual.
1. Loosen the nut securing the tie rod end to the spindle
arm until it is flush with the end of the tie rod end.
2. Using a ball joint separator as a lever, apply pressure
to the ball joint and tap the spindle arm sharply with
the hammer to release the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
3. Remove the nut and the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
4. Remove hex nut (9) and hex head bolt (8); the spindle
and hub assemblies (1 - 7) can then be removed as a
single unit.
5. Remove the hex head bolt (11) securing lower end of
strut to A-arm (13).
6. Remove the hex nut (20) and the hex head bolt (19)
securing the top of the strut to the frame.
Reassemble parts in reverse order, replace worn or
damaged hardware as required.
ITEM TORQUE SPECIFICATION
20 20 - 25 ft. lbs (27 - 34 Nm)
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