im needing to replace the boot on the gearcase side on the rear, ive got the shaft out but cant figure out how to get the little snap ring held out to get the joint off of the shaft. Is there a tool i need to get?

 

Can usualy do it with a small screw driver, may get someone to help tap it while you hold it apart.

 

that clip is a pain. i think i used 2 small flat bade screw drivers.

 

I got a flat tipped reverse opening(opens when squeeze handle) needle nose pliers from the Snap-on truck and STILL had to grind down small enough to fit circlip! HAD to find something since I work on em almost daily! Makes jobs a lot easier!

 

My local dealer actually had pliers specifically made for those clips. The awesome guy behind the counter let me use them to fix it then return them after the job one done on my buddys 500 HO

 

Ive done mine 5 or 6 times.And each time its a pain in the ***.Whatever to have in the toolbox.

 

a very true statement fr sure. warlock, must be nice to have such a great dealer for sure. most of us would be enveing you for sure.

 

I hit mine with a hammer....soaked it overnight and came off easily.

Have done two...one was easy to get apart the other was tough.

 

I use snap ring pliers to open the ring. It can be a pain but with a little luck it can be done. I think I had to hold the pliers down close to the shaft and pull on the joint at the same time.

 

yea its great, the owner is a dick, wont remeber i own a quad and try to sell me a Rzr or Sportsman every time i go in but the tech named Steve remebers me and helps me with anything. One of the best services anywhere when hes working.