TRANSAXLE (TYPE G)
Transaxle Installation
2005 Precedent IQ System Electric Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual
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3. Install the two U-bolts, jounce bumper mount (if required), and spacers, lock washers, 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.
4. Install the motor.
See Motor Installation, Section 15a, Page 15a-12, or Motor Installation,
Section 15b, Page 15b-13.
5. If using a chain hoist, lower the vehicle while guiding the leaf springs into the rear spring shackles. If
using a floor jack, raise the differential while guiding the leaf springs into the rear spring shackles. Then
raise the jack stands to support the transaxle.
6. Connect the four motor wires. Tighten the retaining nuts to 65 in-lb (7.3 N·m). Use two wrenches to pre-
vent the posts from turning.
See following NOTE.
NOTE: If the motor wires were not tagged when disconnected, refer to the wiring diagram for proper con-
nection. See Wiring Diagrams, Section 11, Page 11-2.
7. Insert bolts through the spring shackles and bushings in the leaf spring eyes. Secure bolts with lock nuts.
Tighten to 15 ft-lb (20.3 N·m).
8. Connect the brake cables using new bow tie pins (1)
(Figure 16-7, Page 16-5)
.
9. Install the shock absorbers. Tighten shock absorber retaining nuts until the rubber bushings expand to
the same size as the cup washers.
10. Install the rear wheels and finger-tighten the lug nuts.
11. Lift the vehicle and remove the jack stands.
12. Lower vehicle and tighten the lug nuts, using a crisscross pattern, to 55 ft-lb (74.6 N·m).
13. Inspect the vehicle to check for proper operation.
See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Make sure that the vehicle operates in the forward direction when the Forward/Reverse switch
is in the FORWARD position.
• Make sure that the vehicle operates in the reverse direction when the Forward/Reverse switch
is in the REVERSE position. The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/
Reverse switch is in REVERSE.
• Make sure that the vehicle does not operate when the Forward/Reverse switch is in the
NEUTRAL position.
