Suspension Troubleshooting

Content Source: 2019 550 WideTrak LX Owner’s Manual (9928875 R01) > Troubleshooting Chapter

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Suspension Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution (perform only one change at a time)
Rear suspension bottoms too easily	Verify sag dimension. Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions.
Rear suspension rides too stiff	Check for binding suspension components and grease all pivot points. Verify sag dimension. Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. Decrease shock compression damping.
Too much weight transfer when climbing	Verify sag dimension. Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. Adjust suspension coupler.
Too little weight transfer when climbing	Verify sag dimension. Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. Adjust suspension coupler.
Front end pushes	Check for worn skags. Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine). Verify sag dimension. Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. Increase IFS preload.
Steering is heavy	Check skags and skis for damage. Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine). Verify sag dimension. Adjust torsion spring blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct sag dimensions. Decrease IFS preload.
Snowmobile darts from side to side	Ensure skis are properly aligned. Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering components, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine). Ensure skags are straight on skis.