Troubleshooting - Arctic Cat 700 DIESEL 2015 Service Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem: Handling too heavy or stiff
Condition
1. Front wheel alignment incorrect
2. Lubrication inadequate
3. Tire inflation pressure low
4. Tie rod ends seizing
5. Linkage connections seizing
Problem: Steering oscillation
Condition
1. Tires inflated unequally
2. Wheel(s) bent
3. Wheel lug nut(s) loose - missing
4. Wheel hub bearing worn - damaged
5. Tie rod ends worn - loose
6. Tires defective - incorrect
7. A-arm bushings damaged
8. Bolts - nuts (frame) loose
9. Wheel stud(s) loose - missing
Problem: Steering pulling to one side
Condition
1. Tires inflated unequally
2. Front wheel alignment incorrect
3. Wheel hub bearings worn - broken
4. Frame distorted
5. Shock absorber defective
Problem: Tire wear rapid or uneven
Condition
1. Wheel hub bearings worn - loose
2. Front wheel alignment incorrect
3. Tire inflation pressure incorrect
Problem: Steering noise
Condition
1. Cap screws - nuts loose
2. Wheel hub bearings broken - damaged
3. Lubrication inadequate
Problem: Rear wheel oscillation
Condition
1. Rear wheel hub bearings worn - loose
2. Tires defective - incorrect
3. Wheel rim distorted
4. Wheel lug nut(s) loose
5. Axle shaft nut loose
6. Rear suspension arm-related bushing worn
7. Rear shock absorber damaged
8. Rear suspension arm nut loose
9. Wheel studs loose - missing
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Remedy
1. Adjust alignment
2. Lubricate appropriate components
3. Adjust pressure
4. Replace tie rod ends
5. Repair - replace connections
Remedy
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace wheel(s)
3. Replace lug nut(s)
4. Replace bearing
5. Replace - tighten tie rod ends
6. Replace tires
7. Replace bushings
8. Tighten bolts - nuts
9. Replace wheel studs
Remedy
1. Adjust pressure
2. Adjust alignment
3. Replace bearings
4. Repair - replace frame
5. Replace shock absorber
Remedy
1. Replace bearings
2. Adjust alignment
3. Adjust pressure
Remedy
1. Tighten cap screws - nuts
2. Replace bearings
3. Lubricate appropriate components
Remedy
1. Replace bearings
2. Replace tires
3. Replace rim
4. Tighten - replace lug nut(s)
5. Tighten nut
6. Replace bushing
7. Replace shock absorber
8. Tighten nut
9. Replace wheel studs