TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting chart

When basic condition “a” and “b” exist, check the following points:

DRIV

Elevate and spin both wheels. Feel for wheel bearing damage.

NO

Check the wheel nuts and hub nuts for tightness.

YES

Check the constant velocity joints. Feel for bearing damage.

YES

YES

NO

NO

Replace the wheel bearings.

(Refer to “STEERING SYSTEM” and

“REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM” in CHAPTER 8.)

Torque to specification.

(Refer to “FRONT AND REAR WHEELS” in CHAPTER 8.)

Constant velocity joint bearings and differential gear bearings are probably not damaged. Repeat the test or remove the individual components.

Check the rear brake adjustment.

YES

Check the rear axle. Feel for bearing damage.

YES

NO

NO

Adjust per instructions.

(Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE” in CHAPTER 3.)

Rear axle bearings and rear drive shaft bearings are probably not damaged. Repeat the test or remove the individual components.

Remove the rear axle. Check for axle bearing damage.

YES

Replace the rear axle bearings.

(Refer to “REAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVE GEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT”.)

NO

Remove the drive shaft components.

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