Ezgo EXPRESS L6 2012 Technician'S Repair And Service Manual Download

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Repair and Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers

REAR SUSPENSION

In the following text, there are references to removing/installing

bolts etc. Additional hardware (nuts, washers etc.) that are

removed must always be installed in their original positions

unless otherwise specified. Non specified torque specifications

are as shown in the table contained in Section “A”.

General

Tool List

Qty.

Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4

Jack Stands ................................................................. 4

Floor Jack.................................................................... 1

Wrench, 1/2"................................................................ 1

Wrench, 9/16".............................................................. 1

Wrench, 3/4"................................................................ 1

Socket, 1/2" ................................................................. 1

Socket, 9/16" ............................................................... 1

Socket, 9/16", Deepwell .............................................. 1

Extension, 3" ............................................................... 1

Ratchet ........................................................................ 1

Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1

The rear suspension consists of the rear axle and

attachments that secure it to the springs and shock

absorbers (Ref Fig. 1 on page P-2). In addition the rear

axle is secured to the rear of the engine by means of a

casting that is bolted to the engine and mounted to the

rear axle with ‘U’ bolts. This section is confined to the

removal and replacement of the springs and shock

absorbers. Rear axle shaft removal is covered in REAR

AXLE section.

Shock Absorber Removal (Express S6)

Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the

instructions provided in Section ‘B’ of this manual and

support the rear of the vehicle on the outer ends of the

rear bumper.

Remove the bottom shock absorber nut (1) (Ref Fig. 1).

Compress the shock absorber (2) and remove the top

shock absorber nut (3).

Remove the shock absorber.

Shock Absorber Installation (Express S6)

Shock absorber installation is in the reverse order of dis-

assembly except that the shock absorber nuts (1,3)

must be tightened until the shock absorber bushings (4)

expand to the diameter of the shock absorber washer

(5).

Rear Spring Removal (Express S6)

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 start-
ing any repair procedure. Never work on a
vehicle that is supported by a jack alone.

If both springs are to be replaced and the rear axle is not to be

removed, it is important to remove and replace one spring at a

time. Springs must be replaced in sets. Never replace just one.

Remove the bottom shock absorber nut (1) (Ref Fig. 1)

Place a floor jack under the center section of the rear

axle (6) and raise just enough to place a second set of

jack stands under the axle tubes. With both the rear axle

and the frame supported, the ‘U’ bolt (7) and the hard-

ware (8) can be removed.

Remove the rear spring shackle assembly (9) and the

front spring mounting hardware (10).

Remove the spring (11).