Control Arm Installation; Shock Absorber Removal; Shock Absorber Installation; Front Wheel Bearings And Hubs - Club Car Precedent 2004 Maintenance And Service

STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION

CONTROL ARM INSTALLATION

1. Install the control arm in reverse order of removal. Tighten the control arm bolts (11 and 19) to 20 ft-lb
(27 N·m) (Figure 7-18, Page 7-15). Tighten three rack and pinion mounting bolts (17) to 22 ft-lb (30 N·m)
2. Install the wheels and adjust the wheel alignment as instructed on page 7-10.

SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

1. Inspect the shock absorbers for fluid leakage at the point where the shaft enters the shock absorber body.
Leaking shock absorbers should be replaced.
2. Remove the upper bolt (18) (Figure 7-18, Page 7-15).
3. Remove the lower bolt (10).
4. Remove the shock absorber.

SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

NOTE: When installing shock absorbers, make sure front shocks have identical part numbers.
1. Install the shock absorber by reversing the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the bolts to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m).

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS

See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
NOTE: The front wheel bearings are pressed into the spindle and are not serviceable. If excessive free-
play is detected the entire hub should be replaced.

FRONT WHEEL FREE PLAY INSPECTION

1. Raise the front of the vehicle.
2. Use your hands to attempt to rock the wheel and hub assembly back and forth on the spindle. If there is
any observable movement of the wheel and hub on the spindle, the gub bearing is worn, and the hub
assembly must be replaced. See Front Hub Removal on page 7-17.

FRONT HUB REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wheels. See Wheel Removal, Section 8, Page 8-1.
2. Remove dust cap (12) and lock nut (11) (Figure 7-19, Page 7-16).
3. Slide the hub assembly (9) off of the spindle shaft (3).
4. Lightly sand spindle shaft to clean away any light rust.
5. Inspect the surface of the spindle shaft for surface damage. It should be clean and smooth. If severe pit-
ting from rust or corrosion has occurred, replace the spindle assembly. See Kingpin and Steering Spin-
dle Removal on page 7-13.
2004 Precedent IQ System Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual
Front Wheel Bearings and Hubs
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