rear wheel noise on 2003 DS
 

I am new to the forum and to golf carts. We have a 2003 CC DS. It makes a noise at the driver's side rear wheel that is only heard when moving very slowly. I pulled the wheel and hub thinking that the rear brakes were dragging on the hub. That's what it sounds like. It was not rubbing. When I rotate the axle, I feel it turn easily and then it gets harder and I can hear a faint noise when it gets tighter. The opposite side doesn't do this. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Are there bearings where the hub enters the axle tube?
Thanks Brian

Re: rear wheel noise on 2003 DS
 

Yes . . and seals . .

Re: rear wheel noise on 2003 DS
 

Are those bearings hard to replace? Any instructions on how to do this?
thanks Brian

Re: rear wheel noise on 2003 DS
 

Did the pads look like they were in good shape? Much pad left?

Re: rear wheel noise on 2003 DS
 

Yes the pads looked good. It didn't look like the brakes were dragging. it feels like that but it doesn't look like it.

Re: rear wheel noise on 2003 DS
 

Depends on your mechanical ability . . need a good set of snap ring pliers . . after removing wheel and brake drum, there is a snap ring that needs to be removed to pull the axle to get to bearing . . see exploded parts view on page 14-2 here:

http://bennettgolfcars.ca/manuals/cl...c_vehicles.pdf

and see page 6-2 here for retaining clip location:

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You may want to dl a copy of this manual to your computer for future reference. :thumbup:

Re: rear wheel noise on 2003 DS
 

Any chance you may still have this DIY info? It appears the links are bad now. I am having the same problem on my '04 DS