I started to install a new c-v boot on my sons 300 sporty.then found that my nephew had borrowed the 500 shop manual,i was able to download the c-v replacement guide from this forum (thank you Stendori !).
Now the problem. The 300 c-v joint does not have a snap ring holding the joint to the axle. Does anyone know if it has a ring similar to where the axle connects to the transmission? I tryed tapping it apart but it seemed solid.
Any help with the difference 500 - 300 will be greatly appreciated.

 

Shaft going into cv joint has just a locking ring and cv should just knock off. A little heat can help,but may take a sharp rap on cv to remove. The more dirt and trash in cv,the harder to get off. It has the same style locking ring as on the trans end. OPT

 

thanks for the info ,OPT. It is nice to know whats inside,now i can reach for the bigger hammer with more confidence

 

they are extremely hard to get off sometimes for sure.

 

I have done two on the 500s. One came apart with just a tap and the other I had to beat the hell out of it to get it apart. Be sure to clean well before repacking with grease.

 

We tried the larger persuader but stopped after fearing for the joints life. Finally made time for a trip to our popo dealer. He beat on it for a time then decided to try to remove the other (wheel) end. 2 light taps later it is apart ( why didn"t I thnk of that ?). Back on the trail ,I"m not sure if that is exclusive to the 300 sportsman or how to disassemble the trans end ,but he is riding again
thanks all
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