2022 Axis 500 clutch noises on deceleration

[Josh5696]

So I've got a 2022 Axis 500 UTV with only 50 miles on the odometer. It seems to have a strange grinding/squeeling noise coming from the clutch when decelerating or going down hill at lower speeds. Did some research, and found out this is apparently a fairly common thing. Alot of sources suggest the one way bearing is responsible. I'm hearing about quite a few horror stories about these bearings going bad on practically new machines, and when they replace the bearing it goes bad again shortly after.

Has anyone come up with a solid fix for this? I've read it may be possible to run the UTV without the bearing at all, is that true? Are the $20 replacement bearings from eBay and Amazon complete garbage, and is there a better one way bearing out there that's built stronger? Is there something else causing this bearing to wear out faster, or is the stock bearing complete junk?

Any input is appreciated, thanks in advance!

[Greg Kilgore]

Haven't had any issues on my 500. Got about 3500 miles on it in 2 years.

I haven't replaced anything dealing with the CVT belt, clutch, bearing or anything on the Axis.

I have replaced all items mentioned on a CFMoto UForce machine. No big deal. Just have to drain oil and refill. So if you do decide to change the bearing. Might as well get the stuff to do oil change as well.

The bearing, from what I can find out, is supposed to help hold the machine back or stop when letting off the gas.

I've heard the machine can be operated without the bearing. It will just not hold itself back when going down hill or letting off the gas.

Don't take this as gospel, but that's what I found out. And if the bearing is installed backwards it can make a fuss as well. Possible it was installed backwards from the factory. Don't know. Let's us know how this turns out and what you do.

 

Have a good one.