Rear Drive (Cv) Joint; Cv Joint Removal; Cv Joint Service - Polaris Outlaw 500 Service Manual

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly to align holes
if required.

REAR DRIVE (CV) JOINT

CV Joint Removal

1. Remove rear wheel and hub.
2. Remove upper carrier bolt and secure upper A-arm out of
the way. Tip hub carrier outward and remove shaft end from
carrier.
NOTE: CV joint service can be performed with
driveshaft attached to rear carrier housing.

CV Joint Service

1. Remove clamps from rubber boot(s) using the CV Boot
Clamp Pliers (PN 8700226) (A).
A
5.28
2. Photo below is shown without shaft for clarity. Wipe
grease away from recess in CV joint inner hub and locate
snap ring
Snap Ring Located in Recessed Area
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.
Spread ends of snap ring
to remove joint
4. Place a new snap ring in the groove of the CV joint inner
hub, with tabs facing the shaft as shown.
Snap Ring
from shaft
Tap CV housing
off shaft
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