Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV, Service Manual

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DRIV
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting chart
When basic condition “a” and “b” exist, check the following points:
Elevate and spin both wheels. Feel for wheel
bearing damage.
YES Replace the wheel bearing.
(Refer to “STEERING SYSTEM” and “REAR
KNUCKLES AND STABILIZER” in chapter
8.)
NO
Check the wheel nuts and hub nuts for tight-
ness.
NO Torque to specification.
(Refer to “FRONT WHEELS AND BRAKE
DISCS” and “REAR WHEELS AND BRAKE
DISC” in chapter 8.)
YES
Check the front constant velocity joints. Feel
for bearing damage.
NO Constant velocity joint bearings and differen-
tial gear bearings are probably not damaged.
Repeat the test or remove the individual
components.
YES
NO
Check the parking brake adjustment. Adjust per instructions.
(Refer to “ADJUSTING THE PARKING
BRAKE” in chapter 3.)
YES
Check the rear constant velocity joints. Feel
for bearing damage.
NO Constant velocity joint bearings and final
drive gear bearings are probably not dam-
aged. Repeat the test or remove the individ-
ual components.
YES
Remove the drive shaft components.