Shimming The Transaxle; Transaxle Installation - Club Car 1998 Maintenance And Service Manual Supplement

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TRANSAXLE

SHIMMING THE TRANSAXLE

Type K Transaxles Only
If the differential case (36 and 33), transaxle housing (11 and 24), or axle tube (16 or 40) has been replaced, the tran-
saxle may need new shims. To determine whether new shims are necessary, the transaxle must be completely
assembled except for the short axle tube (16) and both axle shafts (1 and 2) (Figure 16-4, Page 16-4).
1. Stand the transaxle on end, on the axle tube.
2. Using a depth gauge, measure the distance from the gasket seal surface of the axle tube (gasket must be
removed) to the outer race of the bearing (14) on the differential case assembly (32) (Figure 16-4, Page 16-4)
See also Figure 16-21, Page 16-14.
3. Use the following chart to determine whether shimming is required and, if so, how many shims (Club Car Part
No. 1013781) should be used.
Distance from gasket seal surface
to outer race or bearing -
INCHES (MM)
Up to .134 inches (3.4 mm)
.134 -.142 inches (3.4 - 3.6 mm)
.142 -.150 inches (3.6 - 3.8 mm)
.150 -.155 inches (3.8 - 3.9 mm)
Figure 16-21 Depth Gauge

TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION

Read DANGER and WARNING on page 16-1.
1. If using a chain hoist, raise the vehicle and place transaxle in position on the jackstands. If using a floor jack,
lower the jackstands to their lowest settings and place the transaxle in position on the jackstands.
2. Align the center hole in the saddle of the transaxle with the alignment pin in the leaf spring assembly.
3. Install the two U-bolts, lockwashers, and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 25 ft.lb (34 N-m). Tighten the U-bolt nuts so
an equal amount of thread is visible on each leg of the bolt.
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SHIMS
REQUIRED
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1
2
3
Transaxle Installation