a4guy
07-02-2010, 06:28 PM
Just got my exhaust back on the quad after doing the welds mod and some front end work. Took it out for a ride and it seems like the throttle response is a bit better but I cant be certain because I also adjusted my clutch so it grabs quicker. Other then not noticing much it did make my jetting perfect because I think I was a little off before.
So when I took the quad for a ride I heard some squealing from the axle, I get it back home and saw that my chain was a bit stiff so pulled it off and cleaned it up and added some chain oil which made it like new again.
Then I put it back on and went for a test run and had the same sound. I did a bit more looking and found it is coming from the axle bearings. There is also quite a bit of slop in the carrier when you move the axle front to back. I also noticed the swing arm bushings are just about shot.
Now here is my question. How hard is it to change the carrier bearings? I have never had the swing arm off or apart so this is new to me. Anyone with any info?
So when I took the quad for a ride I heard some squealing from the axle, I get it back home and saw that my chain was a bit stiff so pulled it off and cleaned it up and added some chain oil which made it like new again.
Then I put it back on and went for a test run and had the same sound. I did a bit more looking and found it is coming from the axle bearings. There is also quite a bit of slop in the carrier when you move the axle front to back. I also noticed the swing arm bushings are just about shot.
Now here is my question. How hard is it to change the carrier bearings? I have never had the swing arm off or apart so this is new to me. Anyone with any info?