Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual page 300

FINAL DRIVE
13. Grease the joint with the special CV joint grease
provided in the boot replacement kit. Fill the cavity
behind the balls and the splined hole in the joint's inner
race. Pack the ball tracks and outer face flush with
grease. Place any remaining grease into the boot.
The grease provided in the replacement kit is
specially formulated for wear resistance and
durability. DO NOT use substitutes
or mix with other lubricants.
NOTE: The amount of grease that's provided is pre-
measured, so use all the grease.
Boot Replacement Grease Requirements:
Grease Only Service Kits
PN 1350059 - 20g / PN 1350046 - 30g / PN 1350047 - 50g
Outer CV Joint Capacity:
Front - 42.5g / Rear - 85g
14. Slide the joint onto the drive shaft splines and align the
circlip with the lead-in chamfer on the inner race of the
joint.
15. Use a soft-faced hammer to tap the joint onto the drive
shaft until it locks into place.
16. Pull on the joint to make sure it is securely locked in
place.
17. Remove excess grease from the CV joint's external
surfaces and place the excess grease in the boot.
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18. Pull the boot over the joint and position the boot lips
into the grooves on the joint housing and shaft. Make
sure the boot is not dimpled or collapsed.
19. Install and tighten the large clamp using the Axle Boot
Clamp Tool (8700226 or PU-48951).
Axle Boot Clamp Tool
8700226 or PU-48951
20. 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 your instrument,
be sure the small end of the boot is in its correct
location on the shaft.
21. Install and tighten the small clamp on the boot using
the Axle Boot Clamp Tool (8700226 or PU-48951).
Axle Boot Clamp Tool
8700226 or PU-48951