Section 16B - Transaxle (Type K); Transaxle Identification; Lubrication; Axle Bearing And Shaft - Club Car V-GLIDE Maintenance Service Supplement

SECTION 16B – TRANSAXLE (TYPE K)
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DANGER
• See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
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WARNING
• See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.

TRANSAXLE IDENTIFICATION

Club Car electric vehicles utilize one of two types of transaxles. The different transaxles are identified by the
orientation of the gear case bolt heads:
• The Type G transaxle has gear case bolt heads oriented toward the passenger-side of the vehicle.
• The Type K transaxle has gear case bolt heads oriented toward the driver-side of the vehicle.
Please note that parts used in these transaxles are not interchangeable with one another. Determine which
transaxle vehicle is equipped with before proceeding with service.
This section pertains to Type K transaxles only. For information and procedures on Type G transaxles, go to
Section 16a – Transaxle (Type G).

LUBRICATION

See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
There are two plugs located on the lower half of the transaxle housing. The upper plug (25) (as viewed when
the vehicle is on a level surface), is used as a lubricant level indicator (Figure 16b-4, Page 16b-3). When the
vehicle is parked on a level surface, the lubricant level should be even with the bottom of the hole. The lower
plug (44) is for draining the lubricant. When draining the lubricant, the upper plug should be removed so the
lubricant will drain faster. Be sure the drain plug is reinstalled before filling. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Recycle or dispose of used oil or lubricant in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

AXLE BEARING AND SHAFT

See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.

AXLE SHAFT

Axle Shaft and Oil Seal Removal
1. Place chocks at the front wheels. Loosen lug nuts on rear wheels and lift the rear of the vehicle with a
chain hoist or floor jack. Place jack stands under the axle tubes to support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and brake drum. See Section 6 – Wheel Brake Assemblies and Section 8 –
Wheels and Tires in the appropriate maintenance and service manual.
2004 V-Glide 36-Volt Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
16B
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