| Replacing a Broken ATV Axle | | | | become visible. Use your tools to remove it from |
| There are some ATV accessories that are always | | | | chassis and keep it in a safe place. |
| handy to have in stock. The axle happens to be one | | | | - Next in line for removal is the large hub nut. Some |
| of them. It is only natural for the ATV to wear and | | | | ATV models like Honda have two of those - One |
| tear as you use it over time and thing that is most | | | | main and the other retaining nut. This is usually the |
| susceptible to damage is the axle itself. It is a big | | | | toughest part as it requires a lot of muscle. You |
| hassle to find one once it breaks down. A fairly | | | | might need to recruit some help here. If you happen |
| common way is to just Google “ATV Parts” | | | | to have a rubber mallet, it would help tremendously. |
| to find the nearest dealers in your area or just go to | | | | Remove the retraining clip and the ATV’s hub |
| the dealer where you purchased the ATV. In either | | | | nut off the axel. Make sure to do this one at a time. |
| case, it’s always a good idea to have a few | | | | - Grab the new ATV axle and place it through the |
| spares sitting in your garage for a rainy day. | | | | side where the ATV sprocket is located. Use the |
| Here is what you need to do to replace the broken | | | | rubber mallet again if needed. |
| axle. | | | | - Reinstall, the rotor hub and the break caliper. Make |
| - Make sure you have all the tools available that you | | | | sure to tighten the hub nut and axle nuts before |
| need. Do not open up the ATV and then discover | | | | putting the tires back on. |
| you can’t go on any further because you lack a | | | | Performing this maintenance procedure, especially for |
| certain tool to complete the task. Double check that | | | | the first time, will require some time and effort but |
| you have everything you need so you can work | | | | once completed, you will feel a sense of pride and |
| without interruption. | | | | accomplishment and from then on, things will only get |
| - Put your ATV on a stand and then remove the | | | | easier. The important thing is to make sure your |
| tires. | | | | ATV is regularly maintained and in good shape. |
| - Once the tires are off, the brake caliper should | | | | |