Kioti Mechron Rear Axle issue

[Kmancardinalfan]

I have a new to me 2014 Mechron. I bought it knowing the rear differential seals where bad. I replaced the seals, but the rear driver side axle won't stay in when I lock it in. If I leave it unlocked it is fine. It pops back in real easy. Wondering if I need a new ring (circlip), or something else. thanks in advance for the assistance.

 

[5030]

Sounds to me like a missing circlip.

 

[Kmancardinalfan]

Sounds to me like a missing circlip.

The circlip is in place, just wondering if they wear out.

 

[5030]

Not a clue as I don't own one.

 

[Quickster2]

The circlip is in place, just wondering if they wear out.

Yes replace the circlip.

 

[RobFo]

I have a new to me 2014 Mechron. I bought it knowing the rear differential seals where bad. I replaced the seals, but the rear driver side axle won't stay in when I lock it in. If I leave it unlocked it is fine. It pops back in real easy. Wondering if I need a new ring (circlip), or something else. thanks in advance for the assistance.

Wondering if the OP solved this problem as I have the same, with the same axle? Today I am going to try adjusting the suspension settings to firm it up as I am thinking that it miy be the top A arm fouling on the hub under extreme travel

 

[RobFo]

Wondering if the OP solved this problem as I have the same, with the same axle? Today I am going to try adjusting the suspension settings to firm it up as I am thinking that it miy be the top A arm fouling on the hub under extreme travel

Adjusting the suspension to tighten it up seems to have cured this problem, if anyone has the same issue. I suspect that the springs have stretched slightly over it's lifetime and the travel has exceeded the maximum, so tightening it up has brought it back within limits.

 

[roughneck16]

Adjusting the suspension to tighten it up seems to have cured this problem, if anyone has the same issue. I suspect that the springs have stretched slightly over it's lifetime and the travel has exceeded the maximum, so tightening it up has brought it back within limits.

What did you adjust? I have been having the same problem with mine.

 

[RobFo]

If yours is the same as mine, it has adjustable suspension on the rear axle. Mine was set to the loosest setting (most travel). I tightened it up to the second to tightest setting. It was a b***h to do though, I had to take the units off and free them up as they were rusted up.

 

[roughneck16]

Adjusting the suspension to tighten it up seems to have cured this problem, if anyone has the same issue. I suspect that the springs have stretched slightly over it's lifetime and the travel has exceeded the maximum, so tightening it up has brought it back within limits.

I tried tightening it up to the max, but didn't help. Luckily it wasn't seized like yours. I'll keep trying other things I guess

 

[RobFo]

Sorry it didn't work for you. I think the root cause of the problem is the top mount of the hub fouling on the top swing arm. So as it moves up, the top of the hub is forced outward and the only give is to pull the driveshaft (propshaft) out. I have had zero problem since tightening the suspension. Before, it would pop out after a few minutes over bumpy ground. Good luck!