Forward/Reverse Shifter Cable; Forward/Reverse Shifter Cable Removal; Forward/Reverse Shifter Cable Installation - Club Car 2005 FE290 Maintenance Service Supplement

UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
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WARNING
• If wires are removed or replaced make sure wiring and wiring harness is properly routed and
secured to vehicle frame. Failure to properly route and secure wiring could result in vehicle
malfunction, property damage or personal injury.
33. Connect the spark plug wire.
34. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten hardware to 12 ft-lb (16 N·m).
See Figure 10-1, Section 10, Page 10-3. Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/
N 1014305) to minimize corrosion
35. Adjust the engine RPM setting. See Engine RPM Adjustment, Section 14, Page 14-11.

FORWARD/REVERSE SHIFTER CABLE

See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
If the Forward/Reverse shifter cable is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

FORWARD/REVERSE SHIFTER CABLE REMOVAL

NOTE: Before removing cable, note cable routing and positions of wire ties or other devices securing the
cable to the vehicle. When installed, cable must be routed and secured as it was originally.
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the
NEUTRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in
General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
3. Remove the ball joint socket (2) from the Forward/Reverse shifter assembly ball stud (3) (Figure 16-54,
Page 16-23).
4. Remove the ball joint socket (10) from the shifter arm ball stud (11) on the transaxle.
5. Loosen the retaining nuts (5) on both ends of the cable and remove the wire tie.
6. Remove cable from the vehicle.

FORWARD/REVERSE SHIFTER CABLE INSTALLATION

1. From the Forward/Reverse shifter, route the cable toward the driver side of the vehicle so it lies against
the side of the front body, turns 90° and passes to the driver side of air intake box, over the battery, beside
the fender and then turns again to connect with the shifter arm on the transaxle (Figure 16-53,
Page 16-22). Make sure cable does not touch muffler.
2. Secure the cable with a retaining nut (5) on each side of the shifter cable support bracket at the transaxle
(Figure 16-54, Page 16-23). Tighten nuts to 22 ft-lb (29.8 N·m).
3. Secure the cable with a retaining nut (5) on each side of the shifter cable support bracket at the Forward/
Reverse assembly. Tighten nuts to 43 in-lb (4.9 N·m).
4. Install the ball joint socket (10) on the shifter lever ball stud (11) on the transaxle.
2005 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Forward/Reverse Shifter Cable
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