Steering Wheel Replacement; Checking Gap; Clipboard Removal; Steering Replacement - 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.
hex of rack extension. An 1/8" gap should exist between
the large hex and the end of the rack and pinion unit.
Gap
Fig. 19 Checking Gap
Adjust, using an 1/8" thick washer as a gauge, by turn-
ing shaft of rack extension with wrench to create the 1/8"
gap. Tighten jam nut (5) to 35 - 45 ft. lbs. (47 - 61 Nm)
torque. Secure bellows to rack and pinion unit with new
wire tie (14).

Steering Wheel Replacement

Tool List
Socket, 15/16", 1/2" drive ............................................ 1
Ratchet, 1/2" drive....................................................... 1
Plastic faced hammer.................................................. 1
Ball peen hammer ....................................................... 1
Anti-seize compound................................................... 1
Torque wrench, 1/2" drive, ft. lbs. ................................ 1
NOTICE
To maintain correct orientation when replacing steering wheel,
first turn wheels straight ahead.
To prevent damage to the clipboard, perform the follow-
ing removal procedure. Do not use a screwdriver to push
or pry the retaining tabs.
From the front side of the steering wheel (4), remove the
clipboard (5) by first pulling straight up on the bottom of
the clipboard to release the two bottom retaining tabs.
Then, using thumb for leverage as shown, reach from
behind steering wheel with fingertips to first pull down,
and then push up to release the two top clipboard retain-
ing tabs (Ref. Fig. 20 on Page F-15).
Approximately
1/8" Thick Washer
Qty. Required
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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Step 1
Fig. 20 Clipboard Removal
Loosen the steering wheel retaining nut (6) two to three
turns (Ref. Fig. 21 on Page F-15). DO NOT REMOVE
NUT AT THIS TIME. Apply upward pressure to the
steering wheel. Place a plastic faced hammer against
the steering wheel nut and strike plastic faced hammer
sharply with a ball peen hammer.
Fig. 21 Steering Replacement
Do not strike steering nut or end of steering shaft directly
with ball peen hammer. Internal damage to rack and pin-
ion unit can result.
When steering wheel is loosened, remove retaining nut
and remove steering wheel.
Prior to replacement, assemble the replacement steer-
ing wheel by aligning the retaining tabs on the rear collar
hub (7) with slots in back of steering wheel. Squeeze
tabs to allow insertion of hub. Do not force. Squeeze
hub on top and bottom to fully seat.
Replace steering wheel by first lightly coating the splines
of the steering shaft with a commercially available anti-
seize compound. With the vehicle wheels in the straight
4
5
Step 2
6
Steering Shaft
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