MOTOR (MODEL EJ4-4001 AND EJ8-4001A)
Motor
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MOTOR
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
MOTOR REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect the battery cables and discharge the controller as instructed.
See WARNINGS “To avoid
unintentionally starting...” and “After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds...” in General
Warnings on page 1-1.
2.
Disconnect wires from the terminals on the motor using two wrenches to prevent posts from turning. Label
the wires to ensure proper reconnection.
3.
Slightly loosen all the lug nuts on both rear wheels.
4.
Place floor jack under transaxle and raise rear of vehicle
(Figure 18-1, Page 18-3)
then place jack stands under
frame crossmember between the spring mount and the side stringer, just forward of each rear wheel. Lower the
vehicle to let the jack stands support the vehicle
(Figure 18-2, Page 18-3)
.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or hydraulic floor
jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device to hold vehicle in raised
position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to support the vehicle and chock
the wheels that remain on the floor. When not performing a test or service procedure that requires
movement of the wheels, lock the brakes.
729
Figure 18-1
Lift Vehicle with Floor Jack
682
Figure 18-2
Vehicle Supported on Jack Stands
5.
Remove both rear wheels.
6.
Remove the nut, cup washer, and bushing from the bottom side of the shock absorber. Compress the shock
absorber (pushing upwards) to move it out of the way
(Figure 18-3, Page 18-4)
.
7.
Remove the nuts and bolts mounting the rear leaf springs to the shackles.
8.
To gain easier access to the motor, lower the transaxle as low as it will go. If more room is needed, remove the
jack from beneath the transaxle and allow the springs to rest on the floor
(Figure 18-3, Page 18-4)
.
2009 Electric Precedent Maintenance and Service Manual
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