Front Wheel/Suspension/Steering Troubleshooting; Hard Steering; Steers One Side Or Does Not Track Straight; Front Wheel Wobbling - Honda Fourtrax Rancher AT 2004 Service Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering
• Steering shaft holder too tight
• Damaged steering shaft bea ring/ bushing
• Insufficient tire pressure
Steers one side or does not track straight
• Incorrect wheel alignment
• Unequal tire pressure
• Bent tie-rod, suspension arm or frame
• Worn o r dam aged knuckle beari ng
• Weak shock absorber
Front wheel w obbling
• Bent rim
• Worn or damaged knuckle bearing
• Faulty t ire
• Wheel hub nut not tightened properl y
Soft suspens ion
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Faulty shock absorber damper
Hard suspension
• Bent shock absorber damper rod
• Improperly installed suspension arms
• Faulty suspension arm bushings
Front suspension noise
• Loose f ront suspension fasteners
• Damaged suspension components
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
14-5