Rectification Is Imperfect; Generator Does Not Charge; Suspension And Steering; Uneven Tire Wear - Ezgo EXPRESS L4 Technician's Repair And Service Manual

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Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
B
Condition

RECTIFICATION IS IMPERFECT

GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE

SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Condition

UNEVEN TIRE WEAR

STIFF STEERING

PLAY IN STEERING

VIBRATION

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Possible Cause
Load exceeds specification
Armature bent
Brushes are worn beyond limits
Commutator is excessively rough
Incorrect voltage output
Commutator is dirty with oil or dust
Field coil is shorted or broken
Corroded or loose battery connections
Incorrect voltage regulator output
Poor voltage regulator ground connection Repair
Open or short circuit
Faulty starter/generator
Possible Cause
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper alignment (Incorrect toe in)
Damaged or worn components
Rusted or contaminated king pin sleeve or
bushings
Bent rack
Steering wheel loose
Steering components worn
Loose wheel bearings
Steering components worn
Loose wheel bearings
Out of round tires, wheels, or brake
drums
Loose lug nuts
Repair and Service Manual
Correction
Adjust load to specification
Repair or replace if necessary
Replace
Smooth with emery cloth
Check and replace any components if
required
Clean with a cleaner and dry cloth
Repair or replace
Clean and tighten battery connections
Replace
Repair or replace
Repair starter/generator
Correction
Inflate to recommended pressure
Align front tires
Replace
Replace or clean
Remove rack and place on flat surface with
rack teeth up; If a .015" (.381 mm) feeler
gauge will pass under the rack, the rack
must be replaced
Inspect splines - replace steering wheel if
required; Tighten steering wheel nut
Replace
Adjust or replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Inspect and replace if out of round
Tighten to 50 - 85 ft. lbs. (68 - 115 Nm)