Has any one changed the rear boots on their cat. I have a 2000 300 4x4. Just curious of how difficult a job this was and if there is any special tools that is required. Thanks

 

I havent removed Arctic Cat boots, but did remove a damaged boot on my first ATV (a Yamaha). It was not too difficult. And my Arctic Cat 2000 shop manual shows that AC & Yamaha are very similar. Once you loosen the clamp on the large end of the boot and slide it back to expose the joint. Under all the grease you'll find two retaining rings. One big ring and one small. Remove the big retaining ring and the joint comes out of the housing allowing you to get to the small ring that holds the bearing/joint assy to drive shaft. Remove the small retaining spring to remove the bearings off of the shaft so the boot can be slid off the shaft and the new boot on. The arctic Cat manual says to mark the shaft, the bearing and the housing so that they can be put back in the exact same slots as they came apart. The only special tool I needed was the retaining ring pliers (they are also called circlip pliers).

 

Thanks for the info. I have to get started working on it this week. Again thanks for the Info.

 

I just remove my axle and then take it to a auto cv rebuilder. They clean regrease and replace the boot for less than $20. I don't think I can mess with it for that. The boots are heavier also and have never tore a boot a second time. One more to go on the boys 250 and they will all be the heavier ones.

 

Can you give me the part number for the auto boot. If you can that would be of great help. I have heard people putting the auto boots on but this is my first encounter with a torn boot. Thanks.

 

I don't know the # I allways have them do it, I'll see if I can find an old reciept. I believe someone posted the #s a while back so you my do a search and find out.

 

try this cv boot link it may have what you need.

 

The CV boot link would not open up. Could you please send it back to me?Thanks

 

You might try doing a search but I did find this sometime back.
(Trailblazer)
Forest, Ontario


Monday, February 12, 2001 6:57 PM



I replaced my cv boots with after market automotive boots much cheaper and more durable. The part # that worked was CVB216 available at most auto parts stores. The boots original application fits: honda, mazda, izuzu and chrysler products.

Tellicocat: yes that was an automobile part number, from autozone. But just remember 1985 Nissan Pulsar inner boot. I would ride more often at Tellico if I can get somebody to ride with there. I plan on being there Aug. 22-26th, camping and riding but would go every other week if I could.

Today in frustration and due to the dealer closed for 2 days, I went to Autozone and found a cv boot kit that replaces the AC kit for only $10. This is 1/3 the cost of the AC kit. The P/N is 10056K, by New Alloy.

 

Thanks for the info. That will be a real help. Hey when you get ready to come to Tellico Let me know and I will see if I can get some of my riding buddys to come up and ride with you all, if you don't mind. Its always nice to meet new people. We usually go about 4 times a year, due to work and hunting seasons. Plus my wife and 2 boys keeps me pretty busy. right now we have 2 beagle pups we are trying to train. Anyway thanks for the info. My home e-mail is skskwebbs@hotmail.com.