Hi need help with my 1999 polaris when in 4 wheel drive it is very hard to steer when not in 4wheel drive its ok

 

Welcome! Jack up all 4 tires and engage the awd. If only one tire is turning in the front, this could be the problem on pulling hard. If this is the case change the hub fluid first and see if this helps. If this doesn't then you need to pull the hub and check out what the problem is. Plus trace the hub coil wiring from the strut up under the front panel to make sure the small connector hasn't come loose. OPT

 

thank you I will try that

 

Hi again I did what you told me to do took wheels of floor and put in 4 wheel drive and it worked perfect put back on floor and steering hard three days ago I was hallging wood I had to use 4 wheel drive had a very hard time to steer it keeps going to the right I take it out of 4 wheel put it in reverse to get it out of 4 wheel and it ok again tks again ps] awhile ago I took the bike out of my truck and the front wheels hit the ground hard to me thats when things went wrong tks

 

If just not steering straight is the problem and isn't hard pulling to one side,then it could just need the tie rod ends adjusted(toe-in toe-out) or checked out to see if a tie rod might be bent when you landed hard out of the truck. Just have some one hold the handle bars straight while you look at the front tires. Front edge of the tires should be slightly toed out(about 3/8") versus the rear tires. OPT

 

You do know that just because you turn your switch to 4wd don't mean your in 4wd . Unless your rear wheels loose traction and slip your machine will remain in 2wd . The machine decides when it needs 4wd not you making it harder to tell when your really in 4wd .

 

HI I just tryed my atv in my paved drive way and in reverse when in 4 wheel drive if i left the handlebars alone the bike would make a 390 turn in the drive way it seams like it starts there and the bike turns to the left in reverse thanks again

 

You would not of been in 4wd on pavement in your driveway , would you ?

 

I put it in 4 wheel drive to test it OK

 

You wouldn't have awd on pavement as long as the rear tires don't slip. If you're having trouble in forward or reverse even on pavement you may have one wheel that locks in regardless of whether you are in awd or not? This happens a lot and usually you need to check into the hubs,check out the hilliard assembly and especially the 3 tab armature plates that can become magnetized and allow the offending wheel to lock up. If it pulls going forward or in reverse and if you stop,back up a little or go forward a little then it drives ok,this is a sure sign you have problems in one of the front hubs. OPT