Linhai ATV 260 Service Manual page 239

CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE
1. Drive axle/ outer CV joint
assembly.
2. Boot band "A".
3. Outer board boot.
4. Boot band "B".
5. Stopper ring
6. Outer CV joint *
7. Circlip
8. Bearing *
9. stopper ring
10. Inboard boot.
NOTE: Always order and replace 6
and 8 together.
REMOVAL
1. Place the vehicle on level ground and set
the parking brake, Block the rear wheels
so the vehicle will not roll in either
direction.
2. Remove the front wheels, steering tie
rods, disconnect the A arm on the ball
joint end as described in this Chapter and
Chapter 4.
CAUTION
To avoid damage
differential oil seal, hold the front drive
shaft horizontal and straight out from
the front differential during removal.
3. Hold the drive shaft straight out.
4. Place a tire lever between the inner CV
joint and the differential housing, with a
small piece of wood against the housing
to help get "leverage" and protect the
casting. "pop" the in inner CV joint out
from the front differential.
INSPECTION
NOTE The boots are subjected to a lot of
abuse if the vehicle is ridden in rough
terrain. If the boots are damage and left
un-repaired, the driveshaft joints will fair
prematurely by allowing the joint to be
exposed to dirt, mud and moisture. This
also allow the loss of critical lubrication.
1. Check the rubber boots for wear, cuts or
to the front
ATV SERVICE MANUAL 07.0
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