Polaris RZR XP 1000 2014 Service Manual page 329

10. Clean the splines on the end of the shaft and apply a
light coat of grease prior to reassembly.
11. Slide the small boot clamp and boot (small end first)
onto the drive shaft and position the boot in its groove
machined in the shaft.
12. Install the cage / ball assembly on the shaft and install
a new snap ring on the end of the shaft.
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.
CAUTION
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 provided in the boot kit is pre-
measured. Use entire contents of package.
14. Slide the joint and shaft into the housing.
CAUTION
DO NOT hammer on the joint to install it in the housing.
15. Install the large circlip into the groove of the plunging
joint housing.
16. Remove excess grease from the CV joint's external
surfaces and place the excess grease in the boot.
17. 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.
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18. Install and tighten the small clamp
appropriate clamp tool.
Axle Boot Clamp Tool: PU-48951
or
CV Boot Clamp Pliers: 8700226
19. Pull out on the drive shaft to center the joint in the
housing. Slide a straight O-ring pick or a small slotted
screw driver between the large end of the boot and
the joint housing and lift up to equalize the air
pressure in the boot.
20. Position the boot lip in its groove. Install and tighten
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the large clamp using the appropriate clamp tool.
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