E-Z-GO FLEET 1999 Technician's Repair And Service Manual page 156

REAR AXLE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Axle Shaft Seal Removal and Replacement
Tools List
Internal snap ring pliers ............................................... 1
Seal puller ................................................................... 1
Plastic faced hammer .................................................. 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Torque wrench, 3/8" drive, ft. lbs . ................................ 1
Socket, 17mm ............................................................. 1
Using snap ring pliers, remove the bearing retaining ring
(1) from the end of the axle tube (2). (Ref Fig. 4 on page
P-2).
Fig. 4 Removing/Installing Seal
Carefully pull the axle shaft (3) and bearing out of the
tube.
Using a 17 mm socket, remove the hardware (4) attach­
ing the axle tube to the casing and carefully lift the tube
from the casing studs.
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Remove Brake Assembly
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Using a seal puller, remove the axle shaft seal (5) from
the casing.
CAU T I ON Use care to prevent damage to the inner
surface of the axle tube at the sealing
area.
Replace the seal by lightly tapping around the circumfer­
ence with a plastic faced hammer. Tighten nuts (4) to 26
- 31 ft. lbs. (35 - 42 Nm) torque.
Axle Shaft Replacement
Carefully insert the axle shaft and bearing through the oil
seal. Rotate the shaft until the spline engages with the
differential side gears. Install the outer snap ring.
Coat the outboard spline of the axle with an anti-seize
compound. Install the brake hub and drum, thrust
washer, nut and new cotter pin (Ref Fig. 5 on page P-2).
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Tighten the castellated axle nut to 70 ft. lbs. (95
.
. Nm) torque minimum, 140 ft. lbs. (190 Nm)
torque maximum. Continue to tighten until the slot in the nut
aligns with the cotter pin hole.
Axle Nut
Brake Drum
Fig. 5 Cut Away of Outer Bearing and Brake Drum
Washer
Seal