Shock Absorber Installation; Rear Spring Removal; Rear Spring Installation; Rear Axle Assembly Removal - E-Z-GO TXT 48V Repair And Service Manual

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings.
REAR SUSPENSION
NOTICE
In the following text, there are references to removing/install-
ing bolts etc. Additional hardware (nuts, washers etc.) that are
removed must always be installed in their original positions
unless otherwise specified. Non specified torque specifica-
tions are as shown in the table contained in Section "A".
GENERAL
Tool List
Wheel chocks.............................................................. 4
Jack stands ................................................................. 4
Floor jack .................................................................... 1
Wrench, 1/2" ............................................................... 1
Wrench, 9/16" ............................................................. 1
Wrench, 3/4" ............................................................... 1
Socket, 1/2", 3/8" drive................................................ 1
Socket, 9/16", 3/8" drive.............................................. 1
Socket, 9/16", deepwell, 3/8" drive.............................. 1
Extension, 3", 3/8" drive .............................................. 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive....................................................... 1
Torque wrench, in. lbs., 3/8" drive ............................... 1
Torque wrench, ft. lbs., 3/8" drive ................................ 1
Insulated wrench, 9/16"............................................... 1
The rear suspension consists of the rear axle and
attachments that secure it to the springs and shock
absorbers (Ref. Fig. 3 on Page N-3). Rear axle shaft
removal is covered in REAR AXLE section.
Shock Absorber Removal
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, fol-
low the lifting procedure in Section "B" of this
manual. Place wheel chocks in front and
behind the front wheels and check the stability
of the vehicle on the jack stands before start-
ing any repair procedure. Never work on a
vehicle that is supported by a jack alone.
Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
instructions provided in Section 'B' of this manual and
support the rear of the vehicle on the outer ends of the
rear bumper.
Remove the bottom shock absorber nut (1) (Ref. Fig. 3
on Page N-3).
Compress the shock absorber (2) and remove the top
shock absorber nut (3).
Remove the shock absorber (2).

Shock Absorber Installation

Shock absorber installation is in the reverse order of
disassembly except that the shock absorber nuts (1, 3)
must be tightened until the shock absorber bushings (4)
expand to the diameter of the shock absorber washer
(5).

Rear Spring Removal

Qty. Required
If both springs are to be replaced and the rear axle is not to be
removed, it is important to remove and replace one spring at a
time. Springs must be replaced in sets, never replace just one.
Remove the bottom shock absorber nut (1) (Ref. Fig. 3
on Page N-3).
Place a floor jack under the center section of the rear
axle (6) and raise just enough to place a second set of
jack stands under the axle tubes. With both the rear
axle and the frame supported, the 'U' bolt (7) and the
hardware (8) can be removed.
Remove the rear spring shackle assembly (9) and the
front spring mounting hardware (10).
Remove the spring (11).

Rear Spring Installation

Spring installation is in the reverse order of disassem-
bly.
The shock absorber nuts (1,3) must be tightened until
the shock absorber bushings (4) expand to the diameter
of the shock absorber washer (5) (Ref. Fig. 3 on Page
N-3).
Tighten front (10) and rear (9) spring mounting hard-
ware to 18 - 23 ft. lbs. (24 - 31 Nm) torque.
Tighten axle mounting hardware (8) to 16 - 20 ft. lbs.
(22 - 27 Nm) torque.

Rear Axle Assembly Removal

The rear axle assembly is top heavy. To
reduce the possibility of personal injury while
removing the rear axle, be sure to support the
axle and motor assembly when removing the
springs.
If no lifting device is available, a second per-
son should hold the motor in the correct posi-
tion until the springs are removed. Both
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REAR SUSPENSION
NOTICE
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