Section 17 - Transaxle: Electric Vehicles; Lubrication; Axle Bearing And Shaft; Axle Shaft - Club Car Carryall 500 2015 Maintenance And Service Manual

SECTION 17 — TRANSAXLE: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
DANGER
Transaxle: Electric Vehicles
• See General Warnings on page 1-1.
WARNING
• See General Warnings on page 1-1.

LUBRICATION

See General Warnings on page 1-1.
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 Warnings on page 1-1.

AXLE SHAFT

Axle Shaft and Oil Seal Removal
1. Disconnect the batteries and discharge the controller. See Disconnecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles,
Section 1, Page 1-4.
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 Warnings on page 1-1.
3. Remove the rear wheel and brake drum. See Wheel Brake Assemblies Section and Wheels and Tires Section.
4. Use 90° internal snap ring pliers to remove the internal retaining ring (1) from the axle tube (Figure 17-1, Page
17-2).
5. Remove the axle (2), 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.
CAUTION
• 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.
NOTE: Do not discard the adapter ring. If the adapter ring is lost or damaged, the axle tube will have to be replaced.
6.2. Use a press to separate the axle oil seal (15) from the adapter ring (39) (Figure 17-3, Page 17-2). Retain
the adapter ring and discard the oil seal.
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