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Polaris 500 6x6 2006 does not operate normally

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Old Aug 31, 2025 | 07:21 AM
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Default Polaris 500 6x6 2006 does not operate normally

Hi, I have an atv according to the title, which is a bit strange. When you drive straight ahead, it sometimes pulls to the right and sometimes to the left, so you have to steer against quite a lot. And now I notice that when you reverse, the front wheels seem to spin more slowly than the rear because they seem to be dragged a bit. I think they seem very strange, so I'm wondering if anyone has experienced something similar and can offer some advice on what is wrong. All tips are appreciated!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2025 | 02:10 AM
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I don't know the model at all, but if the wheels "seem to be dragged a bit" I would suspect the brakes. Wandering steering can be tracking wrong, or worn steering and/or suspension joints, but I guess if one side brakes stuck it would pull one way, then if the other side stuck it would pull the other way. If it has 6 wheel drive, front CV joints or diff problems can make steering odd, but usually pulls to centre, or heavy steering.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2025 | 03:53 AM
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It almost sounds like one side or the other of the awd is activated when the other is not. I can't remember if that model had the magnets in the hubs or not. when is the last time the front end was serviced? If it is the hub style w/ the magnets(it's how the awd is activated) then it might need a oil change using the correct fluid.
 
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