I have busted the inner boot on my right rear CV joint. Does anybody know how the joint seperates? The joints on the other boots I have replaced just seperated by hitting with a hammer and the split ring compresses and joint comes apart or some have a split ring on the outside so remove first. I don't see one on this CV and I have tried hitting it but it seems to be put together different. Dealer charged way too much the last time I had them do it. Is their something special you have to do or am I just not hitting hard enough??? oh yeah if it matters it's a 2001 Sportsman 500 HO.
Thanks for any help!!!!

 

Sorry guys! Just saw the post on CV replacement!! Thanks for putting that up Stendori!! Don't know how I've missed it before.

 

your welcome.

 

Once you get the circlip spread, it will come right apart with some light taps with a copper hammer or brass punch.