Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual page 212

FINAL DRIVE
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
SERVICE
1. Remove clamps from rubber boot(s) using the CV
Boot Clamp Pliers (PN 8700226) (A).
A
2. NOTE: Photo below is shown without shaft for
clarity. Wipe grease away from recess in CV joint
inner hub to locate snap ring.
Snap ring located in
recessed area
Snap ring
3. Open the snap ring using a snap ring pliers or
small needle nose pliers. Tap CV housing off
shaft with a soft faced hammer while holding snap
ring open.
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Spread ends of snap ring
to remove joint from shaft
Tap CV Housing
Off Shaft
4. Place a new snap ring in the groove of the CV joint
inner hub, with tabs facing the shaft as shown.
Tabs face shaft