Rear Drive Shaft (4X4 Crew); Removal; Outer Cv Joint / Boot Replacement - Polaris MS4000 Service And Owner's Manual

REAR DRIVE SHAFT (4X4 CREW)

Removal

1. Repeat all steps of the "Rear Hub / Bearing Carrier, Hub
Removal" section.
2. Remove upper carrier bolt. Slide the rear drive shaft out of
the bearing carrier by pulling the bearing carrier assembly
outward and tipping it down to remove the shaft.
3. Pull the rear drive shaft straight out of the frame. Use short
sharp jerks to free the circlip from the gearcase. The circlip
holds the drive shaft in the gearcase.
4. Inspect the axle splines and CV boots for any damage.

Outer CV Joint / Boot Replacement

1. Using a side cutters, cut away and discard the boot clamps.
2. Remove the large end of the boot from the CV joint and
slide the boot down the shaft.
3. Clean the grease from the face of the joint.
4. Place the drive shaft in a soft-jawed vise.
5. Using a soft-faced hammer, or brass drift, strike the inner
race of the joint to drive the joint off the drive shaft. Be
sure to tap evenly around the joint to avoid binding.
IMPORTANT: Tap on inner race only!
FINAL DRIVE
Brass Drift Shown
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