Linhai 2004 ATV 260 Service Manual page 257

CHAPTER 5 FINAL DRIVE
REMOVAL
1. Place the vehicle on level ground and set
the parking brake, Block the rear wheels so
the vehicle will not roll in either direction.
2. Remove the front wheels, steering tie rods,
disconnect the A arm on the ball joint end
as described in this Chapter and Chapter
4.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the front differential
oil seal, hold the front drive shaft
horizontal and straight out from the front
differential during removal.
3. Hold the drive shaft straight out.
4. Place a tire lever between the inner CV
joint and the differential housing, with a
small piece of wood against the housing to
help get "leverage" and protect the casting.
"pop" the in inner CV joint out from the front
differential.
INSPECTION
NOTE The boots are subjected to a lot of
abuse if the vehicle is ridden in rough
terrain. If the boots are damage and left
un-repaired, the driveshaft joints will fair
prematurely by allowing the joint to be
exposed to dirt, mud and moisture. This
also allow the loss of critical lubrication.
1. Check the rubber boots for wear, cuts or
damage and replace if necessary as
described under
Assembly procedure in this chapter.
2. Move each end of the drive shaft in a
circular motion (and also a reciprocate for
inner one) and check the drive shaft joints
for excessive wear or play.
3. This inner CV joint (inboard pivot joint) can
be serviced if there is wear or play. The
outer CV joint (outboard pivot joint) cannot
be serviced if worn or damage and if
necessary, the drive shaft assembly must
be replaced.
the Disassembly /
CHAPTER 5
ATV SERVICE MANUAL 09.0
FINAL DRIVE. 5- 10