Rear axle carrier

[Banshee_19]

Yesterday when I was out riding I felt something loose. I got looking and it turns out that my axle housing on my swingarm, where my axle goes through has play in it. and a fair amount too. Its not lateral play, when you stand on the quad and rock side to side you can feel the clunk. I was wondering if anyone had the same problem with there shee as I have. And how do I fix it? is it bushings or bearing?

[guttedEF]

Sounds like the axle itself is loose. It's the two big ass bolts on the left side, they are notorious for backing off. Get a couple of pipe wrenches and some lock-tite and tighten it back up. Don't ignore it, it's one of those easy small problems than could become something big if ignored.

[MILO]

yeah, it could just be that the nuts are loose. tighten them up ( there's a trick to it, do a search) but if they are tight, you'll have to pull the axle out and replace the bearings. it can be a real bitch to get out if it's the first time having it out though. a bmfh will be your best friend :biggrin: just be careful not to biff up the threads on the axle. and pack that thing FULL of grease when you reassemble it, maybe even put in a grease zerk to keep it lubed up.