Inspection; Cv Joint/Boot Replacement - Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual

Inspection

Check the front and rear driveshaft CV boots for any tears or
leaking grease. If the driveshaft boot loses all of the grease CV
joint failure will occur.

CV Joint/Boot Replacement

NOTE: When replacing a damaged boot, check the
grease for contamination by rubbing it between two
fingers. A gritty feeling indicates contamination. If
the grease is not contaminated, the boot can be
replaced without cleaning the CV joint.
recommended amount
replacement only (see illustration).
NOTE: Use only the Constant Velocity Joint grease
supplied with boot service kit. IF CV JOINT WAS
CLEANED, add the recommended amount of grease
to the joint in addition to the grease pack supplied
with boot kit (see illustration).
1. Remove wheel, brake caliper, and wheel hub. Refer to
"FRONT DRIVE AXLE REMOVAL" earlier in this
chapter for procedure.
2. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from A-arm ball joint.
Use the
of grease for boot
3. Disconnect A-arm from ball joint using a tie rod fork.
4. Slide strut off end of drive shaft and tie it up out of the way
of the shaft.
5. Remove clamps from rubber boot using the proper boot
clamp pliers.
6. Remove the large end of the boot from the CV joint, slide
the boot back and separate the wheel spindle and CV joint
assembly from the axle shaft by pulling the shaft sharply
outward, away from the CV joint. It may be necessary to
tap the CV joint assembly outward with a soft faced
hammer.
Retaining Ring
FINAL DRIVE
Pull Shaft to Remove from
CV Joint
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