7 - 3DRIVTROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting chartWhen basic condition “a” and “b” exist, check the following points:Elevate and spin both wheels. Feel forwheel bearing damage.YES Replace the wheel bearings.(Refer to “STEERING SYSTEM” and“REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ANDSWINGARM” in CHAPTER 8.)NOCheck the wheel nuts and hub nuts fortightness.NO Torque to specification.(Refer to “FRONT AND REAR WHEELS”in CHAPTER 8.)YESCheck the constant velocity joints. Feel forbearing damage.NO Constant velocity joint bearings anddifferential gear bearings are probably notdamaged. Repeat the test or remove theindividual components.YESCheck the rear brake adjustment. NO Adjust per instructions.(Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REARBRAKE” in CHAPTER 3.)YESCheck the rear axle. Feel for bearingdamage.NO Rear axle bearings and rear drive shaftbearings are probably not damaged.Repeat the test or remove the individualcomponents.YESRemove the rear axle. Check for axlebearing damage.YES Replace the rear axle bearings.(Refer to “REAR AXLE/FINAL DRIVEGEAR AND DRIVE SHAFT”.)NORemove the drive shaft components.
