Front Suspension And Steering - E-Z-GO FLEET 1999 Technician's Repair And Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION 'E'
SECTION TITLE
FRONT SUSPENSION .................................................................................................................... E - 1
Front Shock Absorber Replacement ..................................................................................... E - 1
Front Axle Replacement ........................................................................................................ E - 1
Front Spring Replacement. .................................................................................................... E - 2
Tie Rod, Wheel Bearing and King Pin lnspection .................................................................. E - 3
Tie Rod Replacement ............................................................................................................ E - 3
STEERING ....................................................................................................................................... E - 4
Steering Wheel Replacement ................................................................................................ E - 4
Steering Shaft Replacement.. ................................................................................................ E - 5
Steering Housing Assembly Replacement ............................................................................ E - 5
Idler Arm Replacement .......................................................................................................... E - 6
Rack Tensioner Replacement ............................................................................................... E - 6
Rack Replacement ................................................................................................................ E - 6
Rack Ball Joint Removal ........................................................................................................ E - 6
Rack Ball Joint lnstallation ..................................................................................................... E - 7
Steering Pinion and Bearing Replacement ............................................................................ E - 7
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... E - 7
Lubrication ............................................................................................................................. E - 7
Wheel Bearing Inspection/ Packing ....................................................................................... E - 7
Seal Installation ..................................................................................................................... E - 8
Bearing Adjustment ............................................................................................................... E - 8
King Pin Bushing Replacement ............................................................................................. E - 9
Wheel Alignment ................................................................................................................... E - 9
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Shock Absorber Replacement... ............................................................................................ E - 1
Fig. 2 Front Axle Replacement... ..................................................................................................... E - 1
Fig. 3 Front Axle Alignment ............................................................................................................. E - 2
Fig. 4 Front Spring Replacement .................................................................................................... E - 2
Fig. 5 Tie Rod Replacement... ......................................................................................................... E - 3
Fig. 6 Clipboard Removal ................................................................................................................ E - 4
Fig. 7 Steering Wheel Replacement... ............................................................................................. E - 4
Fig. 8 Steering Components ............................................................................................................ E - 5
Fig. 9 Rack Ball Joint Installation .................................................................................................... E - 7
Fig. 10 Wheel Bearing Replacement... ............................................................................................ E - 8
Fig. 11 Seal Installation ................................................................................................................... E - 8
Fig. 12 Front Spindle and Bearing ................................................................................................... E - 8
Fig. 13 King Pin Bushing Replacement... ........................................................................................ E - 9
Fig. 14 Front End Alignment... ......................................................................................................... E - 9
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