Tracker Off-Road 500S Service Manual page 135

REMOVING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
NOTE: For removing a front drive axle, see Front
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Differential in this section.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING AXLES
 NOTE: Always clean and inspect the drive axle
components to determine if any service or replace-
ment is necessary.
1. Using a clean towel, wipe away any oil or grease
from the axle components.
2. Inspect boots for any tears, cracks, or deterioration.
NOTE: If a boot is damaged in any way, it must be
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replaced with a boot kit.
DISASSEMBLING AXLES
NOTE: Only the boots are serviceable on the axles;
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if any other component is worn or damaged, the axle
must be replaced.
Outboard CV Joint
1. Using CV Boot Clamp Tool, remove and retain both
clamps from the outboard CV joint for assembly pur-
poses. Slide the boot back.
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2. Using soft jaws, secure the half-shaft into a vise.
Using a hammer and punch, strike the inner race in
multiple positions to remove the joint from the shaft.
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3. Remove the outer CV joint; then remove the boot.
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ASSEMBLING AXLES
Outboard CV Joint
1. Install the outer boot with the small clamp onto the
axle, making sure the ends of the clamp are posi-
tioned correctly.
NOTE: The boot is positioned correctly when the
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small end of the boot seats down into the recessed
groove.
2. Using the Boot Clamp Tool, secure the small clamp
of the inner boot.
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3. Apply 40 grams (1/3 of contents) of grease from the
pack into the bearing housing.
4. Verify the circlip is in position within the recess
located at the end of the half-shaft. Engage the
splines of the CV joint to the splines of the half-
shaft.
5. Slide the CV joint toward the circlip, applying slight
inward pressure to the CV joint toward the circlip.
Using a punch or flat blade screw driver, compress
the circlip into its recess. With pressure still applied
to the CV joint, use a plastic dead blow hammer and
strike the end of the CV joint to fully seat it to the
axle.
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