Rack And Pinion Installation - Club Car Turf 1 Service Manual

STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
NOTE: When tightening the lock nut (15) make sure the screw (16) does not change adjust-
ment (Figure 7-13, Page 7-12).
12. Install the dust seal bellows (20) and retaining ring (21) (Figure 7-8, Page 7-9).
13. Install the dust seal bellows (1) and hex nut (29) (Figure 7-8, Page 7-9).
14. Install the universal joint on the pinion. Tighten the bolt to 15 ft-lb (20 N·m).
15. Install new bellows clamps (wire ties) (2) (Figure 7-8, Page 7-9).
16. Install the drag link (28) by fully threading the ground end into the inner ball joint (3). See following CAU-
TION.
CAUT ION
• The ball joint (23) (Figure 7-8, Page 7-9) has left-hand threads.
• The tie rod and drag link have right-hand threads on one end and left-hand threads on the
other end. Right-hand threads are identified by a groove in the tie rod or drag link.
17. Install the ball joint (23) (Figure 7-8, Page 7-9). See preceding CAUTION.

RACK AND PINION INSTALLATION

1. Position the steering gear box assembly on the shock and gear support and install the bolts (30), wash-
ers (31), and nuts (32). Do not tighten the mounting bolts (Figure 7-8, Page 7-9).
2. For ease of assembly and to prevent corrosion, apply a light coat of anti-seize and lubricating compound
to the splined end of the steering column shaft.
3. Align the flat portion of the steering shaft spline with the bolt hole in the universal joint and then slide the
shaft into the upper universal joint. Install the bolt and lock washer on the upper universal joint and tighten
it to 15 ft-lb (20 N·m).
4. Tighten the steering rack mounting bolts (30) to 22 ft-lb (29.8 N·m) (Figure 7-8, Page 7-9).
5. Install the drag link ball joint (23) on the spindle arm riser (33) and secure with retaining nut (25). Tighten
nut (25) to 40 ft-lb (54 N·m).
6. Adjust the steering. See Steering Adjustment on page 7-7.
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