Front Axle
Page 33
MS-534-13
SS and MX Models, DC System
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
(3-WHEEL)
Note: The bearings must be lubricated before
performing this procedure.
1: Raise the front wheel(s) off of the ground and
support with jack stands.
2:
While rotating the wheel
, tighten the front axle
nut until the wheel is difficult to rotate.
3: Continue to rotate the wheel for 5 compete
revolutions.
4: Attach a rope to the tire and wrap around the tire
with 1 foot remaining hanging in the air.
5: Tie a weight (see table and illustration below) to
the end of the rope.
6: Slowly loosen the axle nut until the hanging
weight rotates the wheel.
7: Remove the rope and weight.
8: Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise.
Any grinding noise may be an indication of worn
or damaged wheel bearings.
Note: Refer to the Replace Front Wheel Bearings
section for information regarding the
replacement of the wheel bearings.
9: Lower the vehicle.
10: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12: Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Note: Vehicles with front fork suspension may
require a tighter used bearing adjustment.
When test driving the vehicle watch for any
shimmy in the steering. If any shimmy is
noticed first inspect the fork collar bearing
adjustment. If OK then tighten the preload
in small increments until it stops.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Tire Size
Weight NEW
(pounds / kg)
Weight USED
(pounds / kg)
4.80 x 8
2.15 / 0.975
1.00 / 0.454
5.70 x 8/
1.99 / 0.902
0.93 / 0.422
4.00 x 8
2.15 / 0.975
1.01 / 0.485
500 x 8
1.99 / 0.902
0.93 / 0.422
8.50 x 8
2.02 / 0.916
0.94 / 0.426
8 x 2.50
4.23 / 1.919
1.97 / 0.894
10 x 3.5
3.38 / 1.533
1.56 / 0.708
NEW: Weight = 16.931 / Radius
USED: Weight = 7.875 / Radius
ADJUST FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
(4-WHEEL)
Note: The bearings must be lubricated before
performing this procedure.
1: Raise the front wheels off of the ground and
support with jack stands.
2:
While rotating the wheel
, tighten the front axle
nut until the wheel is difficult to rotate.
3: Continue to rotate the wheel for 5 compete
revolutions.
4: Attach a rope to the tire and wrap around the tire
with 1 foot remaining hanging in the air.
5: Tie a weight (see table
and illustration below)
to the end of the rope.
6: Slowly loosen the axle
nut until the hanging
weight rotates the
wheel then rotate to
the nearest flat and
install a new cotter pin.
7: Remove the rope and weight.
8: Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise.
Any grinding noise may be an indication of worn
or damaged wheel bearings.
Note: Refer to the Replace Front Wheel Bearings
section for information regarding the
replacement of the wheel bearings.
9: Lower the vehicle.
10: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12: Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
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