Im trying to change the front cv boot on a friends 1983 350 .I was told to just pull the cv apart.Has any of you guys ever replaced one of these.If so please help

 

I replaced one on the front of my Sportsman 335. Just take all the clamps off and pull the boot off. (the clamps are difficult to get tight on the new boot) Pack the boot with grease and slide it on the shaft. Tap the hub back on to the shaft and replace the large clamp. (make sure it gets tight, mine isn't and I'm sure I will have premature wear)Also, replace the small clamp. And there you go. E-mail me if needed BushHog2@homestead.com

 

All I have to say is... Holy Crap! A Polaris from 1983 that still runs! That has to be a record of somekind!

 

correct me if i am wrong, but wasnt the 1st polaris 4-wheeler made in 1985? it was a 250 trailboss i think.

 

fbird,

1. Cut off the old clamps
2. Slit the old boot with a knife and remove it
3. Wipe out the worst of the grease
4. Place the shaft in a solid vice
5. Hit the shaft side of the CV joint with a block of hardwood and a hammer to release the joint from the shaft. Hang onto it so it doesn't fly across the room. The CV joint is held to the shaft with a spring clip. The spring clip fits in a groove inside the CV joint. Tapping will get it out. Take care not to damage the joint with direct hits of the hammer.
6. Thoroughly clean all parts
7. Slide the new boot and clamps on the shaft, and down out of the way
8. Grease the spring clip on the shaft
9. Line up the CV joint on the shaft spline and snap the joint into place. Tap with the block and hammer if it resists
10. Pack the joint well with new CV joint grease. Work the grease in and around as best you can. Use all of the grease provided
11. Wipe the areas where the boot will clamp on, otherwise the boot will slip around a bit
12. Slide the boot down the shaft into place
13. Using the correct CV joint clamp tool (not expensive at any automotive parts place), squeeze the clamps. The clamps are easy to get tight with the correct tool.

Good luck. Once you have done this once you will get a feel for how much effort is required to click the CV joints on and off the drive shaft. You will also get a feel for the clamp squeezing tool.

DJ

 

fbird,

1. Cut off the old clamps
2. Slit the old boot with a knife and remove it
3. Wipe out the worst of the grease
4. Place the shaft in a solid vice
5. Hit the shaft side of the CV joint with a block of hardwood and a hammer to release the joint from the shaft. Hang onto it so it doesn't fly across the room. The CV joint is held to the shaft with a spring clip. The spring clip fits in a groove inside the CV joint. Tapping will get it out. Take care not to damage the joint with direct hits of the hammer.
6. Thoroughly clean all parts
7. Slide the new boot and clamps on the shaft, and down out of the way
8. Grease the spring clip on the shaft
9. Line up the CV joint on the shaft spline and snap the joint into place. Tap with the block and hammer if it resists
10. Pack the joint well with new CV joint grease. Work the grease in and around as best you can. Use all of the grease provided
11. Wipe the areas where the boot will clamp on, otherwise the boot will slip around a bit
12. Slide the boot down the shaft into place
13. Using the correct CV joint clamp tool (not expensive at any automotive parts place), squeeze the clamps. The clamps are easy to get tight with the correct tool.

Good luck. Once you have done this once you will get a feel for how much effort is required to click the CV joints on and off the drive shaft. You will also get a feel for the clamp squeezing tool.

DJ

 

You are right cobra. TB in 1985 was the first. I am guessing just did a typo...meant 1993?

 

Yep, the first Polaris was a 85 250 Trail Boss, which i have. they didn't come out with a 4x4 till 87, and didn't come out with a 350 motor till about 90 or 91. My 85 still runs great, and it can beat any utility quad 400cc and less, at least the one's i've tried

 

whoops, double post

 

Thanks for the help I will give it a try.And yes it was type-o its a 93