Hey folks, I have recently purchased a 2002 Sportsman 500. I am new to the ATV world, but have determined through research on this forum, that I have a bad CV joint somewhere. Also, the previous owner made it clear that he had just replacd a CV boot. SInce I don't know the exact history of this machine, I thought I'd just go ahead and replace all the rear joints, along with the axles. I am looking at these parts: POLARIS 500 SPORTSMAN (99-02) REAR ATV AXLE W/CV JOINT : eBay Motors (item 160408842701 end time Mar-29-10 18:55:27 PDT)

Can I get feedback from you guys who know what you're doing?

Thanks, Colby.

P.S. Where the hell is the oil dipstick on this thing??

 

If it is the same as a 2000, there should be a yellow cap on the left side, screwed into the oil cooler. You can find it either by looking in the front left fender well or by removing the plastic on the left side. It should be just below and in front of the fuel cutoff.

 

Great, thanks. I'll check there.

Colby

 

first welcome to the forum. 2nd i would be jumping all over that price for that cv joint as thats a steal at that price. i almost hit the buy now just to resell it lol. anyways, the oil dip stick is in oil reservoir(not a oil cooler) on the left side under the fornt fender. it is also where you would fill it from an oil change. it takes 0-40 synthic oil. this is a dry sump bike,meaning except for a little, all the oil is stored in this tank. you should have a owners manual to have for good refernces for service work. if you have a loud clicking noise, then chances are you do have a bad cv joint. if he just replaced a boot, start looking at that one first for a bad cv. you should be able to pin point the bad one if you listen real close.

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

Guess I'll buy those parts then. Thanks for the welcome, and thanks everyone for the replies.

Colby

 

 

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