Front Wheel/Suspension/Steering Troubleshooting - Honda TRX450R Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
Driver
07949-3710001
ATV Bead Buster
KLS379024 (U.S.A. only)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering
• Steering shaft holder too tight
• Damaged steering shaft bearing/bushing
• Insufficient tire pressure
Steers to one side or does not track straight
• Incorrect wheel alignment
• Unequal tire pressure
• Bent tie-rod, suspension arm or frame
• Worn or damaged wheel hub bearing
• Weak shock absorber
Front wheel wobbling
• Bent rim
• Worn or damaged wheel hub bearing
• Faulty tire
• Loose wheel hub nut
Soft suspension
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Faulty shock absorber damper
Stiff suspension
• Bent shock absorber damper rod
• Improperly installed suspension arms
• Faulty suspension arm spherical bearings
Front suspension noise
• Binding suspension link
• Loose front suspension fasteners
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