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Troubleshooting Drive
System
Troubleshooting Brake
System
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to wheels
Condition
Remedy
1.
Rear axle shafts serration
worn - broken
1. Replace shaft
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to either front wheel
Condition
Remedy
1.
Secondary drive - driven gear teeth
broken
2.
Propeller shaft serration
worn - broken
3.
Coupling
damaged
4.
Coupling joint serration
worn - damaged
5.
Front drive - driven bevel gears
broken - damaged
6.
Front differential gears/pinions
broken - damaged
7.
Sliding dogs/shaft fork
worn - damaged
8.
Front drive axle
worn - damaged
9.
Front drive axle serration
worn - damaged
1. Replace gear(s)
2. Replace shaft
3. Replace coupling
4. Replace joint
5. Replace gear(s)
6. Replace gears - pinions
7. Replace gear(s)
8. Replace axle
9. Replace axle
Problem: Braking poor
Condition
Remedy
1.
Pad
worn
2.
Pedal free-play
excessive
3.
Brake fluid
leaking
4.
Hydraulic system
spongy
5.
Master cylinder/brake cylinder seal
worn
1. Replace pads
2. Replace pads
3. Repair - replace hydraulic system component(s)
4. Bleed hydraulic system - correct or repair leaks
5. Replace master cylinder
Problem: Brake lever travel excessive
Condition
Remedy
1.
Hydraulic system
entrapped air
2.
Brake fluid
low
3.
Brake fluid
incorrect
4.
Piston seal - cup
worn
1. Bleed hydraulic system
2. Add fluid to proper level
3. Drain system - replace with correct fluid
4. Replace master cylinder
Problem: Brake fluid leaking
Condition
Remedy
1.
Connection joints
loose
2.
Hose
cracked
3.
Piston seal
worn
1. Tighten joint
2. Replace hose
3. Replace brake caliper
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