1998 EZ GO GAS issues

[tecmo28]

Hello All -

Just purchased a 1998 EZ GO GAS golf cart yesterday and we need some technical advice. A couple things we noticed (and thought were fixable) is the steering and the either the drive clutch or the drive belt.

Steering - While driving there seems to be way to much play in the wheel. It's almost nerve racking driving b/c the entire time you think you might hit someone passing by. Is there a gear box or teeth that have been worn somewhere that might need to be changed? (picture of location would help greatly) At the very bottom of the steering assembly it seems like the arm that is attached to the right wheel / steering assembly is loose (there is a nut at the top of the housing. We have yanked on the tie rods and they seem to be fine.

Drive Clutch / Belt - The belt seems to be awfully loose, but maybe that is normal b/c when you press the accelerator the clutch tightens up and there isn't as much slack. I did read on here that this may help increase power quite a bit. However, when the clutch engaged it seemed to just grab it and go. There was no subtle, hence the jerking issue we have encountered. Is this a belt issue or a clutch issue? We lifted the rear end up on blocks and only the driver side rear tire spun. The right rear tire didn't move. Is this normal?

Thanks for any help. A manual would be useful but I haven't come across one for this particular model.