Motor Removal; Disconnect Battery Cable; Mark Axle And Motor; Motor Disassembly - 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.
GENERAL
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and
motor. Leaving the motor in a stalled condition for more
than 3-4 seconds will raise the commutator bars result-
ing in unacceptable noise and accelerated brush wear
and cause permanent damage to motor.
Disassembly of the motor is not recommended except to
replace a worn or noisy bearing. If the motor is disas-
sembled, it should be cleaned of any dirt buildup and the
brush length checked. Replace brushes if required.
Neither the motor housing nor armature is available as
service items, therefore in the unlikely event of a failure
in either of these components, the entire motor must be
replaced.

Motor Removal

Before any electrical service is performed on TCT model
vehicles, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be
placed in the 'Tow/Maintenance' position.
If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is discon-
nected for any reason on the TCT model vehicle, the
Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be left in the 'Tow/
Maintenance' position for at least 30 seconds after the
circuit is restored.
Disconnect the negative (BL-) battery cable
with an insulated wrench before attempting to
remove wires from the motor (see safety pro-
cedures in SAFETY section of this manual).
The shorting of motor wires could cause an
explosion.
Tool List
Insulated wrench, 9/16"............................................... 1
Chalk or paint pen ....................................................... 1
Socket, 7/16", 3/8" drive .............................................. 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive....................................................... 1
Internal snap ring pliers ............................................... 1
Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable from the battery (Ref. Fig. 1 on Page G-1).
Remove all wires from motor.
Mark both the axle and motor housings to permit realign-
ment during reassembly of motor to rear axle (Ref. Fig.
2 on Page G-1).
On TCT motors, remove the snap ring and remove the
speed sensor from the motor end cover.
Take care not to damage the splines when removing
and reassembling the motor to the rear axle housing.
Remove the three bolts that secure the motor to the axle
housing and carefully slide the motor straight out from
the axle splines.
Qty. Required

Motor Disassembly

Tool List
Straight blade screwdriver ...........................................1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive .......................................................1
Socket, 3/8", 3/8" drive ................................................1
Plastic faced hammer ..................................................1
Repair and Service Manual
Front of Vehicle
Fig. 1 Disconnect Battery Cable
Fig. 2 Mark Axle and Motor
MOTOR
Remove BL-
Qty. Required
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