DIY Polaris Sportsman 500 CV Boot Replacement - How to Replace a Rear Inner CV Boot on an ATV

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This video covers a rear inner CV boot replacement on a 2003 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. The process covered in this video will be the same or similar on many other ATVs Four Wheelers, UTVs (Honda Suzuki, Kawasaki, Can-Am, Yamaha) , with the exception of the axle removal. This video also demonstrators how to install two different types of CV boot band clamps and the tools used to install them.
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[@arthurbrazzle6854]

Thank you very much for the close ups of the inside of the boot! I now feel confident enough to do it myself. You rock!

[@jerrycunningham9518]

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[@mattmcd6010]

Great video. Folks may also be interested in knowing that the ballbearings and race slide out of CV housing, should they want to clean out contaminated grease. By inserting a small flat head screw driver into the 1/4" gap on the outside bottom edge of the CV housing you can compress and remove the large (3"+/-) retaining ring. This ring stops the ball bearings from leaving the housing so use caution here as it's likely one or two ball bearings will fall out as race clears the housing. Best practice would be placing a catch tray under the work area to catch the ball bearings should they fall. After cleaning, reassemble the ball bearing/race, grease it up and slide it back into CV housing and snap the retaining ring back into place.

[@justken4851]

Thank you for the great tutorial. Replacing the rear inner boot on my 05 Sportsman went fairly smooth except for the OEM boot clamps. I would recommend investing in the tool for them. Ken.

[@toddwilliam7735]

Thanks, that was VERY HELPFUL, I am not mechanically inclined, but after watching your video a couple times, I am gonna try and fix my own machine!! Thanks

[@pstoneking3418]

Great video Mark, nice job. I didn't get my spring clip to release like it should have so when I pulled on it the whole cv pulled out. With the whole assembly out I finally got the spring clip to release the spline. Then with the cv assembly off the axle I put the assembly back on using a 2x4 piece of wood and a hammer. After that everything went as it should except for a little difficulty getting the axle spline to go back in. Finally got it though. Really appreciated your video on it. Thanks. It's nice there are people like you out there that will take the time to do this for the rest of us.

[@jimcunningham3561]

Great video. I do all my own maintenance, and this definitely helped save some of the troubleshooting I would have had to do. I bought the OEM kit for my 07 Sportsman 800 but didn’t have quick access to the banding tool. I used a small pair of needle nose pliers for the OEM clamps, and as long as you have decent hand strength, it worked just fine. I found that during the boot install/alignment on the gear side (large clamp), hanging the axle so it was aligned straight into the housing made seating the boot and installing the clamp easier, and I was 100% confident I had it properly aligned. Jim

[@jracula]

BIG THXS you really helped me get the courage to attempt myself.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

You are a fearless man putting the Stengel cutting wheel that close to your thumb! And thanks for this video! I have to do this both front and back on my new to me 04 700. It doesn’t look that hard from what I see. I’ve done one on a Yamaha kodiak but it’s a little different

[@dansportdr123]

Great video! Clear camera shots. I'd replace all the main suspension bolts with grade 8 while your in there. It comes with grade 5. I broke one of mine off and had to weld a nut on to get it out!

[@spooln30]

I stay away from any cv boots you can buy off ebay or other sites. Matter of fact i tend to stay away from mosy of the atv parts off ebay from past experiences. When I first bought my Arctic Cat I had to replace some cv boots. Not knowing I purchased some El cheapos off ebay, Raider was the brand, and they only lasted maybe 1.5 years. They actually started cracking in half that time. Not sure if the Polaris are the same diameter and size as AC but I can go into a Oreillys AP and pick up a Precision p/n 5860 cv boot kit and they are a direct replacement for my machine. I believe the boots are actually for a Geo Metro but they fit my AC perfect. I had a brand new spare Raider boot so I compared the two. The Precision boot is not only thicker but the rigidity of the boot itself was greater. I also like using the crimp style clamps verse the band clamps. The Raider boots had band clamps and they never stayed tight.

[@jlkr67]

Do you ever wash the atv before you work on it??

[@BenjaminHansen]

This was exactly what I was looking for! Thanks.

[@TopShotDustin]

+Benjamin Hansen ditto!

[@brianc8921]

Awesome vid, you saved me a ton of money... showed me exactly how to do it and what to look out for. Keep up the good work!

[@karenfrancis2767]

Fact by fact explanation. Well done!!!

[@daddyrabbit835]

3:19 "It's that easy"... me two hours later... "nope" LOL.

[@gr6340]

ALWAYS!!!

[@andyguden4443]

Thanks for vids. I am certainly capable of doing this type of maintenance on my own, but I need guidance. Your vids are perfect for me. Thanks

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

perfect video!!! thanks for taking the time to make this! my wife thinks im a hero now! lol

[@sparkythebuilder]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it was great!

[@EtherMist1]

Great video! Thanks for posting. Late '04 Sportsman 400 samey same. Popped right out.

[@SimpleAsBDCs]

Great video I'm going to attempt to do this repair on my 4 wheeler today...

[@chadclark5874]

Thank you man. You have a lot of great knowledge and little tricks that is going to make my life easier. Great job.

[@maksbo1456]

спасиБо, товарищ Mark! ловко ремонтируешь. умело. мира!

[@jdeere4430]

Great job shooting this video!

[@jacksontaylor34]

dude, powerwash before working on the machine! :) great video!

[@CiapsaCrinel]

Hi! First, congratulations for video. Secondly I would like to recommend you two things in addition to what you did . When you put the clamps fit with the other side . So , when will spin the wheel will better withstand some object that will hit the boot . And second : it is important that the inside of the boot not a dirty with grease . Bye . I hope you understand my English :)

[@judykellerman2684]

well done on the video. Excellent explanation and not a lot of things you don't need to know.

[@robertmanuel5273]

Thanks for the great video. I now feel better about how much I'm going to pay someone to do it for me 😋

[@TheRushOfItAll]

Nice, clear explanation & video. Thanks!

[@seanfinnegan3818]

Is this the same for the outer boot too? Is there another snap ring? Thank you

[@jimmateer52]

Nice Job, Mark. Very helpful.

[@jc8196]

Mark , i have a 2012 Polaris 500 cc Sportsman . im following your vid to replace the inner boot . does my model have the circlip in there . i cant seem to see it it , looks very tight . great vid by the way .

[@krisbomstad6497]

Very good descriptive video.

[@Norton3139]

thank you!

[@geneirvine9710]

Very informative. Thanks Mark

[@JohnnyRebKy]

My 99 Scrambler 400 2 stroke needs new boots on both sides. I’ve never had a 4wd before so it’s all new to me. I’m still intimidated by it 😩. Just got my new boots in the mail today and I can’t seem to make myself get started on it Edit: ok I have the bands like the first one you showed. I don’t have that tool to tighten them so am I SOL??

[@brianthompson8425]

Great video this helped me tremendously!

[@231MasseyFerguson]

Good video thanks. I don't own a Polaris but do u recommend Polaris over honda? I've always bought honda but looking at the 570 sportsman. Thanks

[@spooln30]

Good video. I would suggest that people clean their atvs before doing a repair where your removing a part that could allow dirt and debris inside your engine or in this case the transmission. A tiny piece of garbage can actually ruin the component.

[@Tmanscar]

That’s why I wash mine after every time I ride it

[@brandonmcvey1846]

i have an 04 sportsman with a torn front outter boot by the wheele.do i have to take the whole axle out and slide the new boot on from the inside or is there a snap ring or an easy way to take the outside joint apart? thanks in advance!

[@tinpalace]

thanks for the great video!

[@greenmonte454]

My outer boots are not torn. Should I change them also while it’s apart ?

[@ryanbecker7283]

thank you very much it was really helpful

[@BlacMomBa]

My Atv boot is just like this will need a new boot or a whole need cv joint axle? Please help

[@non3211]

What about the front ? How do you seperate the front ones thanks

[@miryam212]

Really great video, has helped me out a lot so far. What is the name of the tools you used to tighten the clamps?

[@CurlyQLink]

The tool used to crimp the 2nd band (the rear band) is called a "Single or Double Ear Crimping Tool." The band that was used is called a "Single Ear Band" because of the "one ear" that was crimped. These single ear bands are typically used on CV applications.

[@kiario891]

what stops the whole assembly from coming out off the diff when pulling on the shaft

[@seangower1]

Nice video. Very helpful.

[@janiceontario]

Wish I Seen This Vid When I Changed My 1st Boot.. Now The 2nd Time Around, Shall Be Easier

[@fcmstreetfight11]

excellent video

[@dylanmiller6294]

would this CV boot go on any four-wheeler and how much do they cost

[@redneckr1101]

Very helpful video!!

[@joemcphail2709]

Great video, thanks for the info, ready to tackle mine now :)

[@halvol651]

Great video, thanks.

[@zzz7zzz9]

great, very informative video. thanks.

[@richardcaron8260]

awesome vid thanks

[@bigchris12315]

i did it that way on my 2005 sportsman 500 but now i cant put back the axle in!!

[@chrifaranaudo123]

Why not putting both clamps on before installing the axle much easier

[@sikasafari]

great stuff

[@redneck400m3]

The axle removal on the 03 should be the same as an 01 sportsman 500 correct?

[@Beandiptheredneck]

redneck400m I would think it should be similar, they are all pretty much some variant of the same thing

[@mrchrisknight315]

How did yours go back in so easy I spent 2 hours trying to get mine back in. I gave up probly tow it to a shop and next time this thing needs work just junk it and switch to Honda. That is such a stupid design. You'd think they would have eyelets in that clip!

[@chriscrowder8505]

Took the boot off, and the entire assembly fell out. Bearings and all. All the stuff that stayed in for you came out for me. Wtf happened

[@jamespfleeger2651]

same thing just happened to mine....Uh oh. Now what?

[@chriscrowder8505]

+James Pfleeger KZbin search Polaris cv axle rebuild, and things like that. I already did mine. To get the cup out of the diff/tranny, take the other axle out and stick a long 3/8 inch socket extension and hit it out. It takes time but rebuilding the joint isn't hard. You'll also need to buy new clamps.

[@chriscrowder8505]

+James Pfleeger I will make a video for you sometime this week on how to reassemble. I assume you have a model year after 2010?

[@chriscrowder8505]

+James Pfleeger disassemble completely. It's super simple, and them put it back together with new grease and boot

[@sikasafari]

I should add the axle in Australia is $550 dollars anyone want to post me one from stateside, boy are they cheap there lol

[@eviloctober]

Was I the only one thinking aww crap with the dremel ?

[@bryanbrown8079]

If you go through all that work why not just replace both upper and lower boots?