Rear Axle - Ezgo RXV ELECTRIC Service & Repair Manual

REAR AXLE

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, fol-
low the lifting procedure in Section B of this
manual. Place wheel chocks in front and
behind the front wheels and check the stability
of the vehicle on the jack stands before starting
any repair procedure. Never work on a vehicle
that is supported by a jack alone.
1. Check axle for Scuff Guard, Remove bolts securing
the .
1. Remove bolts securing the oil pan.
2. Using the rigid gasket scraper and the hammer sepa-
rate the oil pan from the axle.
3. Remove all traces of the old gasket material from the
both surfaces and from the bolt holes.
4. Clean oil pan after emptying the old oil.
5. Apply Permatex RTV or equivalent to the gasket
flange on the oil pan according to product instructions.
6. Install the oil pan, tightening the bolts finger tight and
then tighten to the proper torque value in a cross bolt
pattern.
7. Check axle for Fill plug, if a fill plug is present skip
steps 8-16 and follow the fill procedure for axles with
fill plugs.
8. Remove the driver side rear wheel as shown in the
Tire and Wheel section of this manual.
9. Remove the driver side rear hub as shown in the rear
hub in the next section.
10. Remove the driver side axle shaft as shown in the
next section.
11. Thread flexible tubing into the axle tube, past the seal
and into the gear area.
12. Connect the flexible tubing to the fluid pump.
13. Fill with 25 oz. of Mobile 424 lubricant slowly.
14. Install the axle as shown in the next section.
15. Install the rear hub as shown in the next section.
16. Install the rear wheel as shown in the Tire and Wheel
section of this manual.
Fill Procedure For Axles Fitted With Fill
Plugs.
Latter model axles have a fill plug located on the driver's
side of the axle. Remove the fill plug, insert the flexible
tubing and connect the other end of the tubing to the fluid
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pump. Fill with 25 oz. of Mobile 424 lubricant slowly and
replace the fill plug.
REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY
The rear axle is a precision assembly and therefore any
repair or replacement of parts must be done with extreme
care in a clean environment. Before attempting to perform
any service on the axle, read and understand all of the
following text and illustrations before disassembling the
unit.
Handle all splines with extreme care.
Snap rings must be removed and installed with care to
prevent damage of the bearings, seals and bearing
bores
.
It is recommended that whenever a bearing seal or 'O' ring is
removed, it be replaced with a new one regardless of the mile-
age. Always wipe the seals and 'O' rings with a light oil before
installing.
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, fol-
low the lifting procedure in Section B of this
manual. Place wheel chocks in front and
behind the front wheels and check the stability
of the vehicle on the jack stands before starting
Repair and Service Manual
FILL PLUGS
Fig. 2 FILL PLUG