How do you know when the bearings on your carrier are going out?

[Honda2000]

Today i noticed that there was a little play in my carrier. I can rock my quad and it is a little loose not much but a little. So does tell me that my bearings are going out, or is that just a little normal?what is the best way to get to the carrier to see if the bearings are really going out? Thanks.

[LeGaCyGiAnT124]

if its making a noise that means your going to need to change them pretty soon or else your whole back end will get messed up and they will get jammed or something

[NacsMXer]

Another indicator is if you adjust your chain, then go ride and the chain either keeps coming off or keep going out of adjustment on its own = shot bearings.

[atvracer980]

Raise your rear tires off the ground- grab both tires and see if you can rock the wheels side-to-side, if you have play in the axle- you bearings are wearing out.

[400EXtreme]

Originally posted by atvracer980
Raise your rear tires off the ground- grab both tires and see if you can rock the wheels side-to-side, if you have play in the axle- you bearings are wearing out. do exactly what he said. Dont make the mistake i made make sure you change them if there wearing out.