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Honda4LifeWes36
05-27-2009, 02:37 PM
Hello, I don't know alot about four-wheelers like the rest of you but I know some of it. I had a question about my 03 Honda 400ex. I got in a little wreck the other day and for some reason the rear right back tire has been quite a bit wobbly. So I quickly checked it over, tightened the red thing inside of the tire and put the tire back on and made sure the nuts were on tight. It still wobbled of course and now I have no clue what to do??? Could it be the rim on the tire or something? Thank you!

I got some info from some guys and it looks to me like the right side spindle deal is wobbly. I tightened it up from the outside but it didnt do anything. Any info?
Tyler01
05-27-2009, 03:19 PM
It could be the axle. Mine axle is bent but the tire is not going no where but if is real bad you might have to buy an axle but if it is not bad just ride
Honda4LifeWes36
05-27-2009, 03:40 PM
Its not terrible but it very noticable on solid pavement. Cant notice it much trail riding though. I've rode it like that for awhile now and I suppose I better do something about it.

It's the axle for sure now so it looks like I'm going to have to buy one!
86 Quad R
05-27-2009, 03:45 PM
if you can remove the axle without any problems, it can be straightened by a machine shop. :cool:
Honda4LifeWes36
05-27-2009, 04:04 PM
How do you even get the rear axle off...looks really challenging from where I was sitting! :D
Tyler01
05-27-2009, 04:17 PM
It is pretty simple. Take the right rear side tire off. Then go a head and take the brake disk and system off then you will see two large nuts. The farthest nut tightening up and then the other nut you will have to tightening it up to and you will see a clip witch you will have to take off and then take the nuts off. On the other side take chain off and then you might have to push but the axle should come right off.

If you have any questions email me at

brandonnelson27357@hotmail.com
86 Quad R
05-27-2009, 04:19 PM
lol you have a service manual?
Tyler01
05-28-2009, 10:40 AM
no but i know cuz I had to change my axle bearings and I had to take the axle off so
86 Quad R
05-28-2009, 12:32 PM
that question was directed to Honda4LifeWes36. :cool:
Honda4LifeWes36
05-28-2009, 02:13 PM
LOL no I don't. Just an owners and like the safety tips!
BancheeFew
05-28-2009, 02:34 PM
i bet the axel is bent so look at it i never pulled a axle out of a atv but i have on a jeep
Honda4LifeWes36
05-29-2009, 10:44 AM
Yeah its the axle. I think I'm gonna go with the G-Force rear axle. Is that a good choice??