torn rear cv/axel boot on my brute. does anyone know the level of difficulty in changing this part? is it easier to purchase and install a new axel? and is the dealer the best place to get these parts? thanks in advance

 

Typically, CV boots are relatively cheap. If you didn't seriously contaminate the joint, then you should be able to just replace the boot. I've only done the repair on my Polaris so far. For that machine it wasn't too difficult, but having the service manual was helpful. These things are prone to tearing, so you might as well get comfortable doing the repair. The only advice I can give is wear some latex gloves because it's one messy job.

 

Hi,
It'd not that difficult to do. I have all the things you need to do the job. It's easier to replace the outer boot from the inner cv joint end of the shaft.
Here's the installation instructions:
The only way to remove the outer cv joint is to hit it off the shaft with a hammer. The problem with this is that is may damage the joint in the process so I would only recommend this if your replacing the cv joint anyway. If you are not replacing the outer cv joint then the safest thing to do is put it on from the inner cv joint side. The inner cv joint is very simple to remove. First you'll want to remove the clamps from the boot (you'll want to buy the additional clamp kit for $2). Being careful not to puncture the boot you can pry up on the tabs that hold the band in place or just cut by putting a screwdriver under them and prying up to give you enough room to get the metal snips under them. Once the boot is free slide it back toward the outer cv joint to expose the inner components. You'll find a large retaining clip that goes around the inside of the joint just above the ball tracks. Remove the clip by getting behind it with a small screwdriver. Once this clip is removed the inner cage, race, *****, & shaft will come out all together (wrap your hand around this to prevent the ***** from falling out all over the place). You'll find a retaining clip on the back of the shaft, remove this with retaining clip pliers or a large screw driver to spread the clip open. Once this is removed you'll be able to remove the cage, race, & ***** all together at one time. No your ready to install it on your new halfshaft. Make sure the boot goes on first. Then place the cage, race, & ***** on the the shaft making sure that the tapered side of the cage and race are facing toward the outer cv joint. Install the clip to hold it onto the shaft. Then fill the inner cv joint housing with grease and place it over the cage, race, & *****. Install the large clip. Now pull the boot down and install the large clamp. Then take a screw driver and place it in between the small part of the boot and the shaft and push the inner cv joint in all the way until it bottoms out. Then pull it back halfway (or to the mid range of the inner cv joint) and remove the screw driver and install the small clamp. Your now ready to install the axle back in the vehicle.

Thank you,

Danny Walburn
CV Restoration

 

i bought my last CV stuff from a CV guy i found on Ebay, it wasnt too hard on the front of mine, but the guy I bought them from had good instructions and was very helpfull. I think it was a guy named Danny from CV Restoration, he called himself the CV Man on Ebay and he really did have the cheapest prices I could find... :-)

 

Well I hope your advertising goes good. I think your prices will be a big selling point. I also hope you can get some good articles up, as CV stuff for ATV's isnt the easiest to find.

 

Thank! I'll be working hard at it. I hope you right.

 

hey cv man, another friend of mine here in the northwest was wondering if you have a ph# where you can be reached, or does he have to find you on e-bay. thanks in advance.

 

I have to be careful since I'm not yet set up as a preferred vendor. I don't want to tick anyone off. However, Ebay is a good place to start.
Thanks,
Danny

 

I have a tear in the front outter, I can't get the ball joint off to get the axle out. Any suggestions? Also, I have already hammered it with no luck, then tried prying it off and only caused more problems by squeezing the grease out or perhaps puncturing the boot over it so now I have two problems. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Just not sure how to get the ball joint off the hub.

As a side not I am unable to get the nut off the hub as well but I believe I just need to use more force for that one.

Dave

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: dave2472

I have a tear in the front outter, I can't get the ball joint off to get the axle out. Any suggestions? Also, I have already hammered it with no luck, then tried prying it off and only caused more problems by squeezing the grease out or perhaps puncturing the boot over it so now I have two problems. Any assistance would be appreciated.



Just not sure how to get the ball joint off the hub.



As a side not I am unable to get the nut off the hub as well but I believe I just need to use more force for that one.



Dave</end quote></div>

For a 750 but should be the same:

http://www.mmi.org/merrington/...uteforceshopmanual.pdf