I'm replacing the front inner cv boot on my 05 700 EFI. I have everything torn down and the splined shaft out of the differential, but I can't figure out how to separate the shaft from the joint.(under the boot) I cut the old boot off and cleaned it up, and it looks like there is a retaining ring in there that goes all the way around the inside of it. Do I have to compress it some how, or just force it off. Thank you for any help you can give me.

 

Put the axle in a vice, and hit the outer collar with a hammer. Give it a swift blow with the hammer and it will pop apart. don't be afraid, it will come apart. You should get a new retaining clip with the boot kit, if not I have reused the existing ones before with no problems on stock set ups.

Hope this helps.

 

I'm sure there's a proper tool for the job. Snap ring pliers or needle nose pliers would be a good idea.

 

i agree with sheep get snap ring tool dont wack it theres a spider gear that will be all over the place. i dont think they respond well to hammers

 

Sorry if I led you in the wrong direction, I am just going by what I have done on other machines. Are the Polaris axle designs different than that of the other brands? There was a good write up in "DirtWheels" magazine a few months ago on how to change a boot. The write up was right on the money with what i have done in the past.

please let m know if I am mistaken so i do not mis inform other Polaris owners.

 

Ugly is right. I just looked in the service manual and he is right on the money.

 

thanks to all of you guys. I really appreciate the help. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

Ya put it in a vice and give it a good whack!! Sounds unprofessional but thats how it's done. Maybe put a block of wood in where you are gonna hit it or use a composite dead blow

 

a brass hamer works the best.

 

Okay, there are two different rings with different removal and installation procedures for each. If you're dealing with a "spring ring" then the procedure is to tap the pieces apart with a hammer. If you're dealing with a "snap ring" then the procedure calls for snap ring pliers or needle nose pliers to remove the ring.