Polaris Hawkeye Repair Manual page 146

FINAL DRIVE
NOTE: If the ATV has been operated with a
damaged boot, the CV joint grease may be
contaminated. Inspect the grease carefully for
contamination, and clean the joint thoroughly if
necessary. Front drive axle CV boot replacement
requires 4 oz. of grease.
CV Joint Grease -4 oz.
(Refer to parts manual for boot kit)
CV Boot Clamp Pliers:
Earless Type: (PN 8700226)
Boot replacement with
complete CV joint cleaning
requires the entire 4 oz. of
grease.
4. Before installing the new boot, remove all grease from the
boot area and shaft.
NOTE: It is very important to use the correct type
and quantity of grease. Use only the grease
contained in the boot kit. DO NOT use a substitute
grease and DO NOT overfill or underfill the CV joint.
5. Slide the new clamp and boot (small end first) over the
splined shaft, then slide (tap) the CV joint into the splines
of the axle.
6. Add grease through large end of boot.
7. Install a new boot onto the axle shaft and fill the CV joint
and boot with the correct type and amount of grease.
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8. While pulling out on the CV shaft, fully extend the CV
joint and slide a straight O-ring pick or a small slotted
screw driver between the small end of the boot and the
shaft. This will allow the air pressure to equalize in the
CV boot in the position that the joint will spend most of its
life. Before you remove the instrument, verify the small
end of the boot is in its correct location on the axle. CARE
MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE
NEWLY INSTALLED BOOT.
9. Install the small clamp on the boot.
Front Shaft
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