Section 8 - Rear Suspension; General Information; Shock Absorbers; Shock Absorber Inspection And Removal - Club Car 2008 Turf Maintenance And Service Manual

SECTION 8 – REAR SUSPENSION
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DANGER
• See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
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WARNING
• See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The rear suspension and powertrain of the vehicle move independently from the vehicle frame. The suspen-
sion includes two multi-leaf springs controlled by two hydraulic shock absorbers mounted between the spring
mounting plate and the frame. On the gasoline vehicle, the engine is mounted on an engine mounting plate
that moves with the suspension. At the front of the mounting plate, a snubber limits the mounting plate motion.
The rear suspension on the gasoline Turf 2, 6, Carryall 2, 2 Plus and 6 vehicles also includes a stabilizer bar
that reduces side-to-side sway.

SHOCK ABSORBERS

See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.

SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION AND REMOVAL

1. Check shock absorbers (7) for damage and fluid leakage around the lower housing of the shock absorber
body. Replace damaged or leaking shock absorbers (Figure 8-3, Page 8-4 or Figure 8-4, Page 8-5).
2. To remove a shock absorber (7), remove the nut (5), cup washer (9), and rubber bushing (10) from the
upper shock absorber stem.
3. Remove lower mounting hardware (5, 9 and 10) on shock absorber lower mount (Figure 8-3, Page 8-4
or Figure 8-4, Page 8-5). See also Figure 8-1, Page 8-1.
4. Compress the shock absorber to remove it.
Figure 8-1 Shock Absorber Removal
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