I recently bought this ATV and realized that the Rear Inner CV joint boot is ripped and grease has leaked. Also its clicking and popping terrible when driving.

I am having trouble locating or purchasing the inner or inboard CV joint, all that is advertised online seems to be the shaft with the outer CV. If I can find it, I will install myself.

Has anyone replaced the inner CV? Thoughts or comments would be appreciated.

**2005 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE (Green)**

 

Yep, Arctic Cat only sells the axles as an assembly or the bootsc only. There was a guy on here that was called the "CVman", I think. But not sure. He was the CV expert. Got to check your boots before or after each ride. I prefer after so I can fix it before next time out and not screwup a ride.

 

Yah like Bear said the guy is "Dan the CV man" if you do a search on google you will find him too, he makes good stuff. Also, if you just have a small rip you can shoot some grease in there, then use some shoe-gu to seal it up. Works good as long as it isn't dirty in there. Good luck.

 

Spoke to him this morning. Got some good info. His website is www.thecvman.com

 

I found this place and it is a site sponsor.

http://www.arcticcat-parts.com/

AC says $256.08 for an axle and they quote $196.31. But I will better Dan will do you better.

 

If the cv joint is clicking and popping a lot... it's usually a sign that the inner components of that cv joint are no good anymore. Something probably got kicked up through that rip (dirt/gravel) and cracked the race in the ball joint. If you have some mechanical abilities you can replace that joint yourself. Having a vice makes it a much easier job. If you already talked to the guys at CV Restoration they probably explained to you how to do it... if not let me know and I can give you some good instructions. You might be able to ask them to switch the joint out for you if you wanted to ship them your axle.

If you are trying to save some money open that thing up and see what's wrong with it. Your joint housing may not need to be replaced... only the inner components. Danny will do you right either way... I had a long conversation with him the first time I needed to replace a joint on my AC and it saved me some cash doing it myself. Good luck.