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become tangled or wrapped around the spinning parts of the drivetrain.
Small objects like fishing line for example, can wrap around a drive shaft,
overheat and melt due to the friction and cause the entire drivetrain to
lock up. Although a big problem, it can be difficult to see when inspecting.
Always remove the wheels from your vehicle when troubleshooting
drivetrain related issues.
• The drivetrain in your vehicle has a covered shaft to protect from debris.
We encourage you to remove it and inspect under the cover to ensure that
items have not been entangled around the shaft causing drag and possible
failure. Inspect around the steering components to ensure no debris are
preventing normal steering operation.
• Steering can become sluggish once components get dirty or “take a set”
after running. Inspect the rod ends of the turnbuckles to ensure they are
properly aligned and not binding. You should be able to grab a turnbuckle
with your fingers and rotate it easily.
• Healthy gears are crucial to a properly functioning vehicle. If you hear your
vehicle making very loud noises, you should immediately stop and check
the gears for foreign debris. Even a small pebble can get lodged into the
teeth of the pinion gear, which would practically destroy the spur gear in a
very short period of time.
