hey everyone im newbie on 4 wheelers i bought a 89 250 trailblazer 4x4 left front axle was broke , i bought a used 1 , my ? is what holds the main axle into the cv joint mine has no cir clip like the other ones iv seen...2 what is the switch on the handlebars its faded out sais suptin like 4 wheel drive my bike is all chain drive ? 3 whats ur opinion of doing away with the ouler , rite now its burning alot of white smoke was thinkin of blockin it off & using premix...ty ur help will be apprecated..muddrr

 

OLD STYLE driveshaft assy with slotted keyway in cv for hilliard assy. From factory wasnt assembled and front cv was wired to shaft to keep from pulling apart before assembly! Has small awd toggle switch below throttle assy,would sometimes push out of bracket! Has 3 chains but still 4 wheel drive capable. If oil pump still working leave alone,pull cleanout plug in muffler,plus check carb needle valve for wear.Sometimes excess smoking is from too much fuel,not oil. Good luck

 

so what u r saying thrs nothing that keeps the axle from falling out? what keeps it in pressure ? its blue smoke as in 2 much oil but i will take ur words in to attention & check it out

 

WAS WIRED from factory because tires were packed under strut assy and a-arm at balljoint was NOT installed! Basically had to BUILD early machines from Polaris

 

is there a adjustment on the oiler ? and what is intailed to take the starter off ?

 

The oil pump is able to be adjusted,But even if adjusted all the way down pumps adequately! Starter at bottom of motor,NOT the easiest to replace. SEVERAL posts on how some have replace it WITHOUT doing like I do and remove clutches! Starter has a mounting bracket behind clutch backing plate,plus 2 bolts inside case behind recoil assembly also.

 

polaris tech...how do u take the clutches off with jus common tools i have sum pullers on limited budget ...n no close polaris dealer...can u tell me where those posts are located for starter removal, without the clutches removed are ? your time & words of wisdom has bin very helpful...how much r the tools ?

 

Just drive clutch needs a puller,can buy aftermarket,check atv parts supply companies,e-bay,etc.Some members have found right diameter and thread pitch bolts at hardware stores. The front clutch has internal threads that the puller screws into and pops clutch off the tapered shaft. DONT use any puller on clutch sheaths as damage can happen! Complete starter and bracket exposed and easy to get to after clutches removed. SEVERAL posts on starter removal that members have done WITHOUT clutch removal. As I have posted before I remove clutches because I have an atv lift and DONT like fighting starters on the 2-stroke engines!

 

I never knew the made a Trailblazer 4x4. I learn new stuff here all the time.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: jumbofrank

I never knew the made a Trailblazer 4x4. I learn new stuff here all the time.</end quote></div>

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] He meant Trail boss 4x4 250! The good old simple days! The only engine Polaris offered at that time! 2 or 4 wheel drive