FRONT SHAFT
Joint Capacity
30 Grams
Boot Capacity
30 Grams
Front outboard joint capacity: 30g if boot is replaced only.
Another 30g (60g total) if joint is cleaned.
FINAL DRIVE
7.14
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT CV JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT, CONT.
5. Remove clamps from rubber boot using the proper
boot clamp pliers.
6. Remove the large endof theboot fromthe CVjoint,
slide the boot back and separate the wheel spindle
andCV jointassemblyfrom theaxleshaft bypulling
theshaftsharplyoutward,awayfromtheCVjoint. It
may be necessary to tap the CV joint assembly
outward with a soft faced hammer.
7. Remove small clamp and boot from driveshaft.
If the ATV hasbeenoperatedwithadamagedboot,theCVjoint greasemaybecontaminated. Inspect thegrease
carefully for contamination, and clean the joint thoroughly if necessary. Front drive axle CV boot replacement
requires 30g ofgrease. If CVjoint iscleaned, anadditional 30gof greaseis required. Referto information below.
8. Before installing the new boot, remove all grease
from the boot area and shaft.
NOTE: It is very important to use the correct type and
quantity of grease by using the grease contained in the
bootkit. DO NOT use asubstitute greaseandDO NOT
overfill or underfill the CV joint.
9. Slide the new clamp and boot (small end first) over
the splined shaft, then slide (tap) the CV joint into
the splines of the axle. Install small boot clamp.
10. Add grease through large end of boot.
11. PositionlargeendofbootonCVjoint, purgeexcess
airbypartiallycompressingaxleintoCVbell, liftone
edge of boot to let out excess air Secure with
clamp.
Retaining ring
Pull shaft to remove from
CV joint
CV Joint Grease - 30g PN 1350046
CV Boot Clamp Pliers:
Earless Type 8700226
Boot Replacement requires 30g
Boot replacement with complete CV
joint cleaning requires an additional
30g. (Total 60g)