Lower A-Arm Installation - Club Car Carryall 295 2014 Maintenance And Service Manual

STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
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Figure 7-42 Lower A-Arm Attachment
Lower Ball Joint Removal
1. Inspect the ball joint. Replace the ball joint if it is worn, loose, or if the rubber boot is damaged.
1.1. Remove the C-clip from the ball joint.
1.2. Push or drive out the ball joint on the threaded shaft side. See following NOTE.
NOTE: The ball joint is press-fit and secured with 641 Loctite and requires approximately 250 lb. (113.4 kg) of
force to press it from the casting.
Do not loosen, adjust, or remove the adjustable plate that secures the lower ball joint unless it must be
replaced. If the adjustment plate is replaced, loosened, or moved, the camber adjustment must be re-aligned.
2. Repeat step 1 for the remaining side if necessary.
Lower Ball Joint Installation
1. Apply a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) wide bead of Loctite 641 all the way around the face of the ball joint. Once the
Loctite is applied, slide the ball joint into the lower control arm slide adjuster. Make sure the ball joint is seated
up to the shoulder, and wipe off any excess Loctite.
2. Install the C-clip. Verify that the C-clip is seated in the groove of the ball joint.
3. Allow the Loctite to set up for at least 20 minutes before assembling the front suspension. See following NOTE.
NOTE: The Loctite 641 will set in 20 minutes, thus allowing the vehicle to be driven, and will be completely cured
in 24 hours.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the remaining side if necessary.

LOWER A-ARM INSTALLATION

1. Install a new ball joint if necessary. See Lower Ball Joint Installation on page 7-23.
2. Install new A-arm frame bushings (Figure 7-43, Page 7-23). See following NOTE.
NOTE: The urethane bushings fit tightly. It may be necessary to press them into place. Use the assembly bolts and
large flat washers to draw the bushings together in the frame brackets.
3. Slide the A-arm over the frame bushings, and locate the bolt alignment.
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2014 Carryall 295/XRT 1550 Maintenance and Service Manual
Front Suspension Components
Figure 7-43 A-Arm Frame Bushings
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