Troubleshooting - Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem: Handling too heavy or stiff
Condition
1. Front wheel alignment incorrect
2. Steering shaft binding
3. Tire inflation pressure incorrect
4. Tie rod ends seizing
5. U-joints seized
6. EPS not working
Problem: Steering oscillation
Condition
1. Tires inflated unequally
2. Wheel(s) bent
3. Wheel hub studs 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
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: Steering impaired
Condition
1. Tire pressure too high
2. Steering linkage worn
3. Cap screws (suspension system) loose
Problem: Tire wear rapid or uneven
Condition
1. Wheel hub bearings worn — loose
2. Front wheel alignment incorrect
Problem: Steering noise
Condition
1. Caps 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 hub studs loose — missing
5. Rear suspension arm-related bushing worn
6. Rear shock absorber damaged
7. Rear suspension arm nut loose
Remedy
1. Adjust alignment
2. Lubricate/replace steering shaft
3. Adjust pressure
4. Replace tie rod ends
5. Replace U-joints
6. Diagnose EPS
Remedy
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace wheel(s)
3. Tighten — replace wheel studs
4. Replace bearing
5. Replace — tighten tie rod ends
6. Replace tires
7. Replace bushings
8. Tighten bolts — nuts
Remedy
1. Adjust pressure
2. Adjust alignment
3. Replace bearings
4. Repair — replace frame
5. Replace shock absorber
Remedy
1. Adjust pressure
2. Replace linkage
3. Tighten cap screws
Remedy
1. Replace bearings
2. Adjust alignment
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 wheel studs
5. Replace bushing
6. Replace shock absorber
7. Tighten nut
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