E-Z-GO TXT FLEET Technician's Repair And Service Manual page 156

REAR AXLE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers
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 fol-
lowing text and illustrations before disassembling the unit.
Handle all gears with extreme care since each is part of a
matched set.Damage to one will require replacement of
the entire set or result in an unacceptably high noise level.
Snap rings must be removed/installed with care to pre-
vent damage of bearings, seals and bearing bores.
NOTICE
It is recommended that whenever a bearing, seal or 'O' ring is
removed, it be replaced with a new one regardless of mileage.
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 SAFETY section 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.
Axle Shaft Removal and Disassembly
Tool List
Arbor Press ..................................................................1
Bearing Separator........................................................1
Needle Nose Pliers ......................................................1
Internal Snap Ring Pliers .............................................1
Slide Hammer, P/N 18753-G1 .....................................1
For brake drum removal, see BRAKES section.
Remove the outer snap ring from the axle tube
(Ref. Fig. 3).
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Fig. 3 Removing/Installing Outer Snap Ring
Attach a slide hammer to the axle shaft thread and
remove the axle and bearing from the axle tube
(Ref. Fig. 4).
Remove the bearing by supporting the inner race of the
bearing on an arbor press bed and apply pressure to the
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threaded end of the axle shaft (Ref. Fig. 5).
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Fig. 4 Removing/Installing Axle Shaft
Fig. 5 Pressing Bearing from Axle Shaft
Bearing
Separator