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Troubleshooting Drive
System
Troubleshooting Brake
System
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to wheels
Condition Remedy
1. Drive belt worn — broken
2. Vehicle shift lever in Park or Neutral
1. Replace drive belt
2. Shift vehicle to desired gear
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to either front wheel
Condition Remedy
1. Front drive actuator not operating
2. Driveshaft serration worn — broken
3. Coupling damaged
4. Coupling joint serration worn — damaged
5. Front drive — driven bevel gears broken — damaged
6. Front differential gears/pinions broken — damaged
1. Replace fuse — drive select switch — front drive actuator
2. Replace shaft
3. Replace coupling
4. Replace joint
5. Replace gear(s)
6. Replace gears — pinions
Problem: Gears noisy (Noise seems to come from transaxle)
Condition Remedy
1. Gears worn — chipped
2. Splines worn
3. Primary gears worn — chipped
4. Bearings worn
5. Bushing worn
1. Replace gears
2. Replace shaft(s)
3. Replace gears
4. Replace bearings
5. Replace bushing
Problem: Braking poor
Condition Remedy
1. Pad worn
2. Brake fluid leaking
3. Master cylinder/brake cylinder seal worn
1. Replace pads
2. Repair — replace hydraulic system
3. Replace master cylinder
Problem: Brake pedal travel excessive
Condition Remedy
1. Brake fluid low
2. Piston seal — cup worn
1. Add fluid to proper level
2. Replace brake caliper
Problem: Brake fluid leaking
Condition Remedy
1. Connection fittings loose
2. Hose cracked
3. Piston seal worn
1. Tighten fittings
2. Replace hose
3. Replace brake caliper
Problem: Brake pedal spongy
Condition Remedy
1. Air trapped in hydraulic system
2. Brake fluid low
1. Bleed hydraulic system
2. Add brake fluid and bleed hydraulic brake system
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