Gator HPX squeaking

[sargex595]

I have a 2005 Gator HPX that has a squeak when you slow up just before you come to a stop. It sounds like it's coming from the rear end. It seems like it squeaks when the rear tires complete a full revolution if that makes sense. You have to be going really slow and just barely turning the wheels. Again, it seems like it squeaks everytime that wheels make a full revolution which makes me think it's coming from either the rear wheels or rear axle. Has anyone had this problem or have a suggestion on where I might start checking? It seems like something just needs lubrication. I don't want to ruin something so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Curt.

 

[shot_gun]

Might be the wheel/outer axle bearings? They had an update done to those years ago. I wonder if your was ever done. I would check the driven clutch on the transmission also for cracking around the rivets that hold the sheves to the hubs. They will make a squeaking sound also.

 

[whistlepig]

Could be the brakes squeaking. On both our ATV's the brakes squeak sometimes.

 

[sargex595]

It was the brakes. Took the drivers side rear caliper off and the squeak wasn't there. Re-installed and the squeak went away. I was told that there will normally be a high spot that could have caused the squeak. Thanks to all that replied. My main concern was to make sure it's wasn't something major.

Curt.