I know there are several post on this issue but i am still lost or at least stuck. I ripped my rear inner and my front outer(front only has outer). I got the rear appart and I think I can do that with little problem. My question is the front. I took the front wheel off and the hub. Do I have to take the whole arm off with the spring and all or is there an easier way. i tried to take the bearing in the hub housing out thinking that i could just then slide the shaft housing out a little more and it might just pop off i am trying not to break anything. I know that after reading this that you are probalbly as confused as me. Has anyone ever posted a how to with pics? I am just trying to save some money and do it myself. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Sorry it's a 2004.5 polaris sportsman 700

 

You should be able to take the tie rod end loose and the ball joint loose and be able to pull the axle out.

 

It's not happening. I got frustrated and switched to changing my trucks transmission fluid. As you can imagine that was not much more relaxing what a mess.

 

you dont have to mess w/ the spring. just do what sport. said and it should work. and not take out the bearing.

 

ok i will try tomorrow. I have already disconnected the tie rod for the steering. The ball joint you are reffing to is the one that connects to the a arm from the strut mounting? If so what is the secret to getting that thing loose? I quess i will try a bigger hammer.

 

Yeah The ball joint is on the very bottom. Just take a hammer and hit the a arm where the ball joint is sticking thru. It helps if you put a little down pressure on the a arm as you hit it.

 

It worked thanks for the replys. I post post more questions as they arise.

 

Ok I got the boots on and now I have a new problem. The brake calipers are stuck closed both front and back. They are only closed on the ones that I took off, the one that is still on the machine is working fine. I can't put them back on with them closed any info would be great I know little to nothing about brakes.

 

Sounds like maybe someone tried using the brakes while calipers was off and pushed the pistons out. You need to get a C clamp and push the pistons in if thats the case.