Rear Wheel/Suspension Troubleshooting - Honda TRX450R Service Manual

REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Rear wheel wobbling
• Bent rim
• Worn or damaged rear axle bearings
• Faulty rear tire
• Rear wheel hub nut not tightened properly
• Faulty swingarm pivot bearings
Rear wheel hard to turn
• Faulty rear axle bearings
• Bent rear axle
• Rear brake drag
• Drive chain too tight
Soft suspension
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Faulty shock absorber damper
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
Stiff suspension
• Bent shock absorber damper rod
• Damaged rear suspension pivot bearings
• Incorrect suspension adjustment
Rear suspension noise
• Faulty rear shock absorber
• Loose rear suspension fasteners
• Worn rear suspension pivot bearings
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