Guys

Trying to replace the CV joint boots on my 04 sportsman 600. I have cut off the old boots and trying to reinstall the new ones. It appears all I need to do is remove the Lower (outside) CV joint and then I can get both boots on the shaft. Is that correct?

My question - How do you get that CV joint off? I can't find a clamp, clip, etc.

Also the top CV joint has about 2-3'' of horizontal "play" in and out of the housing that transfers into the rear differential. Is that normal? Will I damage the top CV joint while beating on the lower joint to get it off?

Does anyone have a repair manual for the 04 sportsman 600 electronically that they could email me?

Thank you.

 

Hi yes you need to remove one of the cvs to get the boots on to remove either one there is a clip that you need to release then they will come off the clip is one you need to spread it then it will let the cv freethey play your talking about is intresting because it seems to be an issue with some of the newer ones i have a 99 and 2000 the 99 has 10k miles on it and has no play and the 2000 doesnt have that many miles but also has no play im currently working on a 04 and have ran into the same platy issue oon this one the play got bad enough to strip out the cv in the tranny side the cv side that goes into the tranny has a clip on it also but it releasis when you pull on it or at least is supose to hope i helped you