Motor; Motor Removal - Club Car DS Villager 4 Maintenance And Service Manual Supplement

MOTOR (MODELS EJ4-4001 AND EJ8-4001A)

MOTOR

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

MOTOR REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the batteries and discharge the controller. See Disconnecting The Batteries on page 10-3.
2. Disconnect wires from the terminals on the motor using two wrenches to prevent posts from turning.
Label the wires to ensure proper reconnection.
3. Slightly loosen all the lug nuts on both rear wheels.
4. Place floor jack under transaxle and raise rear of vehicle (Figure 16b-1, Page 16b-3) then place jack
stands under frame crossmember between the spring mount and the side stringer, just forward of each
rear wheel. Lower the vehicle to let the jack stands support the vehicle (Figure 16b-2, Page 16b-3). See
following WARNING.
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WARNING
• 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.
Figure 16b-1 Lift Vehicle with Floor Jack
5. Remove both rear wheels.
6. Remove the nut, cup washer, and bushing from the bottom side of the shock absorber. Compress the
shock absorber (pushing upwards) to move it out of the way (Figure 16b-3, Page 16b-4).
7. Remove the nuts and bolts mounting the rear leaf springs to the shackles.
2008-2011 IQ System Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Figure 16b-2 Vehicle Supported on Jack Stands
16B
Motor
Page 16b-3