How To Polaris Sportsman CV Boot Replacement

Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV CV Joint Boot Replacementtion

[@ZXTrucker]

Great guide. Executed a full axle swap flawlessly after watching. Thanks!

[@canamsledder]

Thanks for watching.

[@Ryo959595]

I like how you cut out the pulling of the Axle like it was easy lol

[@Peter-gi3re]

Yup, that’s the part I am fighting with right now 😂

[@edanderson924]

Supertramp fan😉

[@canamsledder]

You weren't supposed to hear that, copyright you know. lol

[@SwormCycles]

Ya...what Ryan said below. You did not address how you got the axle out after it looked like you damn near threw your back out trying to yank it out. What did you do??

[@canamsledder]

Just keep yanking! I did have one that I couldn't get out that way. I pulled the other side out and used a hammer and punch to knock it out.

[@kstickak]

Any suggestions on getting that axle out. I’ve been pulling hard.

[@canamsledder]

I had one that I just couldn't get out. I took the other side out and then used a hammer and punch to knock it out. The only thing holding the axle in is the snap ring, but sometimes they get rust or dirt behind them.

[@kingkueef4369]

gotta expand the snap ring and pull the axle at the same time

[@thesavage4552]

Great video! Thanks allot. I’ll cue up some April Wine and get to work on mine!

[@canamsledder]

The Savage follow the April Wine with some David Wilcocks and the job will go better. Lol

[@davethemagnificent2576]

Do you do it the same way to change the boot at at the other end, or does the axle come apart on that end to? Just wondering because I'm going to have to get some more clamps if I have to take the inner boot off just to get to the outer boot.

[@canamsledder]

Both ends should be the same.

[@Hammerback0]

Slide both boots off the end of the shaft that he removed the clip and cup from.

[@slstarr1026]

nice video thanks. cant seem to find info regarding the snap rings and i just broke one! any ideas?

[@canamsledder]

You broke the snap ring? Sorry, I've never had that happen.

[@slstarr1026]

@@canamsledder yep just my luck. Can't seem to find them anywhere either.

[@canamsledder]

@@slstarr1026 www.polarispartshouse.com/oemparts/a/pol/5034f8d0f870022b94ea4b63/rear-drive-shaft-all-options Click the link. Is it #8 you are looking for?

[@canamsledder]

If it's the snap ring in the CV joint, I can't find that either.

[@slstarr1026]

Yeah, I need the inner.

[@williamlinzenmeyer7017]

My 2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO EFI does not have the snap ring to remove the axle from the CV joint. Every video and instruction says the same thing as yours, but there is no recess, no snap ring. How in the world does this thing come apart?

[@canamsledder]

All the ones I've done have the snap ring. Here's a ling to an ATV forum. A couple smart guys on there that might be able to help you out. atvconnection.com/forums/

[@williamlinzenmeyer7017]

@@canamsledder I guess some (2008 only?) have an internal split ring like the one on the end of the axle that locks it into the trans. Held axle in a vise and a couple good whacks with a brass punch to the inner race, right next to the axle, and it slid off. Funny that the Polaris Service manual, and every video and instruction I could find, showed that external snap ring in the recessed area. Thanks for your response.

[@thomasimmesberger2644]

Thanks brother great video. Can you remember where you got the kit from ?

[@canamsledder]

Got it off ebay. Not sure from who.

[@thomasimmesberger2644]

Thanks again brother, bought a 2002 sportsman as a somewhat of a small project for my son and I . Every Corner we turn it seems to be something new . Nothing major thank god . I guess it’s the gift that keeps on giving lol . Thanks again brother. Tom

[@parkerbrown781]

my piece on the end keeps rotating when i try to pull that bigger bolt out. why?

[@owenhiatt8029]

Same

[@dandan7973]

Ugh I have to do this and I’m not looking forward to it

[@greg69rr89]

I had about six large steel balls falling out of mine I'm worried that is not correct.

[@ChrisM-gj2uc]

Nope, not good. Your CV joint is shot. You can replace just the joint or the whole axle. It's way easier to replace the whole axle. I buy mine off ebay, American Axle if I remember right.

[@ApocalypsesDawn]

Wow that sucks I was hoping this would be less work -_-

[@canamsledder]

It's dirty work, but not that bad.

[@canamsledder]

It's really not that hard. Getting the axle out can be the only tough part.