General Information; Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel Removal - Club Car TURF 272 Maintenance Manual

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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
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WARNING
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or hydraulic
floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device to hold
vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to support the
vehicle and chock the wheels that remain on the floor. When not performing a test or service
procedure that requires movement of the wheels, lock the brakes.
• If wires are removed or replaced, make sure wiring and wire harness are properly routed and
secured. Failure to properly route and secure wiring could result in vehicle malfunction,
property damage, personal injury, or death.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all
crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Steering is controlled through a rack and pinion steering assembly that is connected by a steering column to
a steering wheel. No manual adjustment to the rack and pinion gear assembly is required. A spring loaded
self-adjusting mechanism is incorporated into the assembly.

STEERING WHEEL

Read DANGER and WARNING on page 7-1.

STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

1. Make sure the key switch is OFF and the Forward/Reverse handle is in NEUTRAL. Chock the wheels.
2. Access the engine compartment. See WARNING "For vehicles with cargo beds..." on page 7-2.
2.1. Tilt the bed and ensure that the prop rod is properly engaged.
3. Disconnect battery cables, negative (–) cable first. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally start-
ing..." on page 7-1.
4. Disconnect the spark plug. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." on page 7-1.
5. Remove the two mounting screws (24) and plate (19) (Figure 7-1, Page 7-3).
6. Match mark the steering wheel (25) and steering column shaft (11) so that reattachment of the steering
wheel will be in the exact same position.
7. Loosen the steering wheel nut (18) and back it off approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm). Do not remove the nut.
8. Use the steering wheel puller (CCI P/N 102061201) to remove steering wheel.
8.1. Place the puller anvil (4) through the top opening of the steering wheel (Figure 7-2, Page 7-4).
8.2. Insert the anvil feet through the two slots in the base plate (marked "B") (5) as shown (Figure 7-2,
Page 7-4).
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