Section 17 - Transaxle (Type G); Lubrication; Axle Bearing And Shaft; Axle Shaft - Club Car DS Villager 4 Maintenance And Service Manual Supplement

SECTION 17 – TRANSAXLE (TYPE G)
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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.

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 (21) (as viewed when
the vehicle is on a level surface) is used as a lubricant level indicator (Figure 17-5, Page 17-3). When the
vehicle is parked on a level surface, the lubricant level should be even with the bottom of the hole. The lower
plug (22) 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 installed 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. Disconnect the batteries and discharge the controller. See Disconnecting The Batteries on page 10-3.
2. 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. See WARNING
"Lift only one end..." in General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-2.
3. 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.
4. Use 90° internal snap ring pliers to remove the internal retaining ring (6) from the axle tube (Figure 17-5,
Page 17-3). See also Figure 17-1, Page 17-2.
5. Remove the axle, retaining ring, and bearing assembly by pulling the axle straight out of the housing.
6. If necessary, remove the axle oil seal and adapter ring.
6.1. Use a bearing puller (CC P/N 1016417) to remove the axle seal and adapter ring from the axle tube
(Figure 17-2, Page 17-2). See following CAUTION and NOTE.
CAUT ION
• Do not scar or damage the inside surfaces of the tube when removing the oil seal and adapter
ring. A damaged tube might have to be replaced.
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