E-Z-GO Golf Cart Suspension and Steering Troubleshooting Table
Use this handy suspension and steering troubleshooting table to help
you can diagnose and fix your steering or suspension issues.
Symptom
Tire Wear Uneven
Stiff Steering
Steering System
Has Too Much Play
Excessive vibration
Steering pulls to
one side
Cause of Problem
How to fix It
Tire pressure incorrect Inflate all tires evenly to correct pressure
Wheel alignment poor Align wheels
Water has frozen in steering
box Pull apart steering column, pinion and bear-
ing and remove all water. Change gasket seal.
Reassembly and apply grease.
Too much grease in steering
box causing migration into
steering rack bellows Raise cart and inspect rack bellows when
moving the steering from lock to lock. If bel-
low distortion exists, remove the bellows and
drain excess grease.
King pins, tie rod ends, idler
bushing, rack tensions or
steering box require lubrica-
tion Apply little grease and test steering. Keep
adding grease until steering is free and
smooth. Do not overfill with grease
Rack Bent Remove rack and place on a known flat
surface. Use a feeler gauge between the rack
and flat surface. If a 0.015" (0.381mm) feeler
gauge will pass, replace the rack
Loose steering wheel Check splines and check if tight. If unit is al-
ready torqued, replace steering wheel. If not
then torque wheel nuts.
Worn steering components Replace
Wheel bearings loose Adjust or replace
Worn steering components Replace
Wheel bearings loose Adjust or replace
Tires, wheels or brake drums
have lost their roundness Check and replace all out of round compo-
nents
Lug nuts loose Torque to 50-80ft. Lbs (68-115Nm)
Tire pressure incorrect Inflate to correct pressure
Wheel brakes dragging Carry out maintenance on brake system
Failure of suspension system
components Repair
Incorrect wheel alignment Align wheels
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