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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
DELTA A-PLATE INSTALLATION
1. Install the A-Plate in reverse order of removal. Tighten the A-Plate suspension bolts (10 and 24) to 20 ft-
lb (27 N·m) (Figure 7-20, Page 7-18).
2. Tighten shock absorber mounting nut (9) to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m).
3. Install the wheels and adjust the wheel alignment as instructed on page 7-14.
SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
1. Inspect the shock absorbers for fluid leakage at the point where the shaft enters the shock absorber body.
Leaking shock absorbers should be replaced.
2. Remove the nut (9) attaching the shock absorber to the A-Plate (Figure 7-20, Page 7-18).
3. Remove the nut (9) and bolt (8) attaching the shock absorber to the shock and gear support.
4. Remove the shock absorber.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION
NOTE: When installing shock absorbers, make sure front shocks have identical part numbers and rear
shocks have identical part numbers.
1. Install the shock absorber by reversing the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the nuts to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m).
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
NOTE: The hubs used on this vehicle contain sealed bearings that cannot be serviced or replaced. If the
bearings are worn or damaged, the entire hub must be replaced.
FRONT WHEEL FREE PLAY INSPECTION
1. Raise the front of the vehicle.
2. Use your hands to attempt to rock the wheel and hub assembly back and forth on the spindle. If there is
any observable movement of the wheel and hub on the spindle, the hub bearing is worn and the hub
assembly must be replaced. See Front Hub Removal on page 7-20.
FRONT HUB REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheels. See Wheel Removal, Section 8, Page 8-1.
2. Remove dust cap (1) and lock nut (2) (Figure 7-22, Page 7-21).
3. Side the hub assembly (3) off of the spindle shaft (4).
4. Lightly sand spindle shaft to clean away any light rust.
Page 7-20
2004 DS Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual
Front Wheel Bearings and Hubs
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