Textron Stampede 900 2017 - Front Axle; CV Shaft Replacement; CV Joint Boot Replacement; Front Strut Assembly Replacement

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FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Repair and Service Manual
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FRONT AXLE
CV Shaft Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Pry Bar ........................................................................ 1
Drain Pan .................................................................... 1
Inspect the front axle (CV shaft) for
contamination, especially if there
are any torn CV boots around the
axle. Replace the front axle if any contamination is
found.
1. Lift and support vehicle. See LIFTING THE VEHI-
CLE on page 13.
2. Remove the front wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the brake calipers from the rotor. See Brake
Pad Replacement on page 60.
4. Remove the hub. Refer to See Front Hub Removal
on page 68.
5. Remove the front spindle assembly. See Front Spin-
dle Removal on page 69.
6. Remove the front axle from the differential using a
pry bar. Make sure that the hog ring is in place on the
CV shaft splines (Ref. Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Hog Ring
7. Apply anti-seize to the splines of the replacement CV
shaft prior to installation.
CV Joint Boot Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Needle Nose Pliers...................................................... 1
Wire Cutters ................................................................ 1
1. Remove the front axle assembly. See CV Shaft
Replacement on page 71.
2. Inspect the inner and outer CV joint boots (28) for
damage.
3. Cut the CV joint boot clamps (29) and (30) and
remove the CV joint boot (28).
4. Replace the new boot in reverse order of removal.
5. Install new boot clamps (Ref. Fig. 12).
Fig. 12 CV Joint Boot
Front Strut Assembly Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Floor Jack ....................................................................1
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Wrench, 18mm ............................................................1
Wrench, 19mm ............................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. .................................................1
Socket, 18mm..............................................................1
Socket, 19mm..............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Inspect the strut cartridge for leaks at the seal. Replace if
leakage is found.
1. Lift and support the vehicle. See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE on page 13.
2. Remove the front wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the brake calipers from the rotor. See Brake
Pad Replacement on page 60.
4. Remove the nut (33) and bolt (45) that secure the top
of the strut assembly to the vehicle frame (Ref. Fig.
13).
Hog Ring
28
29
30
CV Shaft