Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual page 303

17. Pull on the joint to test that the circlip is seated and
that the joint is securely fastened to the shaft.
18. Remove excess grease from the plunging joint's
external surfaces and place the excess grease in the
boot.
19. 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.
20. Install and tighten the small clamp using the Axle Boot
Clamp Tool (8700226 or PU-48951).
Axle Boot Clamp Tool
8700226 or PU-48951
21. 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.
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22. Position the boot lip in its groove. Install and tighten
the large clamp using the Axle Boot Clamp Tool.
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Axle Boot Clamp Tool
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