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BigErn · 11-06-2011, 10:48 AM

I have a 2001 Rubicon 500, when it hs at idle all 4 wheels spin and when i give it gas only the front wheels spin.... I am hoping the rear shaft is not broke... Any of you familiar with this???

BigErn · 11-06-2011, 11:06 AM

I also noticed that the wheel bearing is gone, would that affect it??

Kipes · 11-06-2011, 11:12 AM

Spline on the rear axle stripped maybe.

rich450es · 11-06-2011, 11:14 AM

welcome to the forum
it sounds like water got in threw the bad wheel bearing (left side correct?) and stripped the splines on the axle shaft ! have you looked in the diff (fill hole) yet or drained the rear diff fluid (it will be shiney with meatel flecks )
it is a common problem .

BigErn · 11-06-2011, 06:04 PM

tks for the welcome Rich... Yea the left bearing is gone, drained the diff fluid and it was very brown, i didnt notice any flecks but it was quite dirty...

rich450es · 11-06-2011, 06:10 PM

jack the rear end up and (have someone hold the frontbrake handle) try spinning the rear tires by hand .....if it does spin ....the rear axle is stripped and mabay the ring gear also (you wont realy know untill you tear it apart)
do you need a manual ? if you do ill put a link up for you !

07 foreman 500 · 11-06-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BigErn

tks for the welcome Rich... Yea the left bearing is gone, drained the diff fluid and it was very brown, i didnt notice any flecks but it was quite dirty...

take a coffee filter and put the diff fluid thought it the flakes will show up of there is any or take a magnet to it. I'm not sure how big the flakes would be.

Phil A. Bowl · 11-06-2011, 10:42 PM

mind did the same thing a couple weeks ago. My parts just came in.now the bad, SEVEN bills.If you go the route i did. You will prob need final drive gear,axel,bearings and seals.or just buy a factory rear diff complete. more expensive but way less pain in the ass. Any expierence with gears? they can be finiky. Spend the $$$. In the long run you get less money for beer but more time to drink it!!!!!

BigErn · 11-08-2011, 02:51 PM

Yea it was the rear axle, ring gear and axle bearing.... not good on the pocket book, but it is good to go now... Not bad for 6800km and the first major repair.

vermhot · 11-09-2011, 12:01 AM

Welcome dude !!Sorry for your woooos

11-06-2011, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
BigErn Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Saint John, NB Posts: 4	Rear wheels not engaging I have a 2001 Rubicon 500, when it hs at idle all 4 wheels spin and when i give it gas only the front wheels spin.... I am hoping the rear shaft is not broke... Any of you familiar with this???

11-06-2011, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,567	Spline on the rear axle stripped maybe. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

11-06-2011, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,578	welcome to the forum it sounds like water got in threw the bad wheel bearing (left side correct?) and stripped the splines on the axle shaft ! have you looked in the diff (fill hole) yet or drained the rear diff fluid (it will be shiney with meatel flecks ) it is a common problem . __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

11-06-2011, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,578	jack the rear end up and (have someone hold the frontbrake handle) try spinning the rear tires by hand .....if it does spin ....the rear axle is stripped and mabay the ring gear also (you wont realy know untill you tear it apart) do you need a manual ? if you do ill put a link up for you ! __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

11-06-2011, 10:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phil A. Bowl Honda Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: vancouver b.c. CANADA Posts: 49	mind did the same thing a couple weeks ago. My parts just came in.now the bad, SEVEN bills.If you go the route i did. You will prob need final drive gear,axel,bearings and seals.or just buy a factory rear diff complete. more expensive but way less pain in the ass. Any expierence with gears? they can be finiky. Spend the $$$. In the long run you get less money for beer but more time to drink it!!!!! __________________ Learn how to work kid!! Bubba Army!!!

11-06-2011, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigErn Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Saint John, NB Posts: 4	I also noticed that the wheel bearing is gone, would that affect it??

11-06-2011, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigErn Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Saint John, NB Posts: 4	tks for the welcome Rich... Yea the left bearing is gone, drained the diff fluid and it was very brown, i didnt notice any flecks but it was quite dirty...

11-08-2011, 02:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigErn Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Saint John, NB Posts: 4	Yea it was the rear axle, ring gear and axle bearing.... not good on the pocket book, but it is good to go now... Not bad for 6800km and the first major repair. __________________ 2001 Honda Rubicon 25" Bear Claws 2500 Lb Winch

11-09-2011, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Welcome dude !!Sorry for your woooos __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

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