Polaris 2014 Sportsman 570 EPS Forest - Front Drive (CV) Shaft; Inspection

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9924871 R03 - 2014 Polaris Sportsman® 570 EFI Service Manual
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FRONT DRIVE (CV) SHAFT
Inspection
Check the front and rear drive shaft CV boots for any
tears or leaking grease. If the drive shaft boot loses all
grease, CV joint failure will occur.
Removal
1. Set the ATV in park. Remove hub dust cap (if
equipped).
2. Remove cotter pin.
3. Loosen - but do not remove - the hub retaining nut.
4. Loosen - but do not remove - the wheel nuts.
5. Safely lift and support the front of the ATV.
CAUTION
Serious injury could occur if machine tips or falls.
6. Remove wheel.
7. Remove the two brake caliper attaching bolts.
CAUTION
Do not hang the caliper by the brake line. Use wire to
hang the caliper to prevent possible damage to the
brake line.
8. Remove hub nut and hub assembly.
9. Remove cotter pin and nut from lower A-arm ball
joint.
FINAL DRIVE