Club Car 2008 Turf Maintenance And Service Manual page 103

STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Pry or bump pinion gear
out with universal
joint reinstalled.
Figure 9-9 Remove Pinion from Housing
8. If necessary, remove the dust seal (12). See following NOTE.
NOTE: If the dust seal (12) is removed, replace with a new one.
9. Use snap ring pliers to remove the internal snap ring (11) (Figure 9-12, Page 9-10).
10. Install the universal joint onto the pinion and place a large open end wrench under the universal joint
(Figure 9-9, Page 9-9). Use the wrench as a lever to pull the pinion from the housing.
11. If the ball bearing (9) has been damaged, remove the external snap ring (10) (Figure 9-12, Page 9-10)
and press the bearing off (Figure 9-10, Page 9-9).
12. Remove retaining ring (19) and stop washer (18), then remove rack (17) from housing (6) (Figure 9-12,
Page 9-10).
13. If the inner ball joint (3) is excessively worn, remove the ball joint and tab washer (4) from the rack
(Figure 9-11, Page 9-9).
13.1. Secure the rack in a vise using wood blocks between the rack and the jaws of the vise to protect
the rack from damage (Figure 9-11, Page 9-9).
13.2. Loosen and remove the inner ball joint with a wrench.
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TAB WASHER
WOOD BLOCKS
Figure 9-11 Secure Rack in Vise
14. Inspect the bushing (5) for excessive wear. If wear is excessive, replace the steering box assembly (CCI
P/N 101878302) (Figure 9-12, Page 9-10).
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INNER BALL
JOINT
2008 Turf/Carryall Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
PRESS RAM
PINION GEAR
BEARING
Figure 9-10 Remove Bearing from Pinion
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Rack and Pinion
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