Troubleshooting - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 273 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
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 one side or does not track straight
· Incorrect wheel alignment
· Unequal tire pressure
· Bent tie-rod, suspension arm or frame
· Worn or damaged knuckle bearing
· Weak shock absorber
Front wheel wobbling
· Bent rim
· Worn or damaged knuckle bearing
· Faulty tire
· Wheel hub nut not tightened properly
Soft suspension
· 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 front suspension fasteners
· Damaged suspension components
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