Multi-Leaf Springs; Multi-Leaf Spring Removal - Club Car Turf 252 2007 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Multi-Leaf Springs

Figure 9-1 Shock Absorber Removal
MULTI-LEAF SPRINGS
See General Warning on page 1-1.

MULTI-LEAF SPRING REMOVAL

1. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel(s) to be removed.
2. Place chocks at the front wheels and lift rear of vehicle with a chain hoist or floor jack (Figure 9-2, Page 9-3).
Position jack stands under the frame crossmember between the rear leaf spring front frame mount and the
side stringer, just forward of each rear wheel. Lower the vehicle to let the jack stands support the vehicle.See
WARNING "Lift only one end of the vehicle..." in General Warning on page 1-1.
3. Place a floor jack under the transaxle housing to support (but not lift) the powertrain. Raise it just enough to
relieve tension on the shock absorbers without compressing them.
4. Remove tire and wheel assembly on the side from which the spring is to be removed. Thread one lug nut onto a
stud on the rear hub. This will keep the brake drum on the hub.
5. Remove lower nut (5), cup washer (9), and rubber bushing (10) from shock absorber (7) (Figure 9-3, Page 9-4).
6. Remove the lock nuts (14) attaching the U-bolt (11) to the shock mount bracket (16). Do not disconnect brake
cable from bracket (Figure 9-3, Page 9-4).
7. Raise axle with floor jack until axle saddle (23) is 1 inch (2.5 cm) above spring (Figure 9-3, Page 9-4).
8. Remove bolt (15) and lock nut (2) attaching the leaf spring (12) to the rear shackle (1) (Figure 9-3, Page 9-4).
9. Allow rear of leaf spring (12) to rest on the ground and remove the bolt (24) and lock nut (25) attaching the front of
the spring to the vehicle frame (Figure 9-3, Page 9-4). Remove spring from vehicle.
10. Inspect the rubber bushings (4) and steel sleeves (3) in the spring eyes and replace them if they are worn or
damaged (Figure 9-3, Page 9-4).
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