13. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT
SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM ATV 50
SPECIAL TOOLS
Oil seal and bearing install A120E00014
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering (heavy) Front wheel wobbling
·Insufficient tire pressure · Bent rim
· Excessive wheel bearing play
· Bent spoke plate
· Faulty tire
Steers to one side or does not track straight · Improperly tightened axle nut
· Uneven front shock absorbers Soft front shock absorber
· Bent front arm · Weak shock springs
· Bent steering knuckle · Insufficient damper oil
Poor brake performance Front shock absorber noise
· Incorrectly adjusted brake · Slider bending
· Worn brake linings · Loose arm fasteners
· Contaminated brake lining surface · Lack of lubrication
· Worn brake shoes at cam contacting area
· Worn brake drum
· Poorly connected brake arm
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