E-Z-GO FLEET 1999 Technician's Repair And Service Manual page 65

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
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Steering Shaft Replacement
Tool List
Ratchet, 1/2" drive ....................................................... 1
Socket, 9/16", 1/2" drive .............................................. 1
Torque wrench, 1/2" drive ........................................... 1
Allen wrench 3/16" ...................................................... 1
Socket, 7/16", 3/8" drive .............................................. 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Remove the steering wheel (as previously described).
Remove the three epoxy patch bolts (6*) and washers
(7) that secure the steering column (5) to the steering
housing (13) (Ref Fig. 8 on page E-5). Remove the col­
umn and gasket (8) from the steering housing. Remove
the bolts (9) and nuts (10) from the coupling (11) and
remove shaft (12) from the steering assembly.
Replace steering shaft in reverse order of removal. Gas­
ket (8) should be replaced with a new gasket.
Bolts (9) should be tightened to a light drag between
shaft (12) and coupling (11 ). Do not over tighten.
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front of Vehicle
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Fig. 8 Steering Components
Qty. Required
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Bolts (6*) must be replaced with new bolts. Tighten bolts
to 18 - 22 ft. lbs. (24 - 30 Nm) torque.
Steering Housing Assembly Replacement
Tool List
Pliers, needle nose ...................................................... 1
Wrench, 11 /16" ............................................................ 1
Ball joint separator. ...................................................... 1
Plastic faced hammer .................................................. 1
Wrench, 5/8" ................................................................ 2
Except for major damage to the steering assembly hous­
ing, there is no need to remove the housing (13) from the
vehicle. T he only components requiring replacement due
to wear that would require removing the housing from the
vehicle would be the replacement of the bearing (14) and
bushing (15) (Ref Fig. 8 on page E-5). The bearing and
bushing must be pressed out.
To remove the steering housing assembly, remove the
driver side front wheel, remove the steering wheel (3),
and remove the steering shaft (12) (as instructed above).
Remove the cotter pins and back off the two nuts (16)
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Indicates Epoxy Patch Bolt.
Do not reuse; replace with
new bolt of same type
Qty. Required
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