Polaris Sportsman Rear Axle removal

I had bad U joints in my axles. I will show you how to replace the rear CV Axle on your sportsman! This applies to 335/400/500. 1996 and up.

[@ejr4140]

just got it bolted down nice and tight ! i jacked the quad up higher and it made a big difference...thank you

[@TitaniummanGarage]

You bet! Glad I could help.

[@huntermaggarf2167]

Thanks so much spent forever trying to just yank it out like all the other videos because they never had a 97 this helped a lot

[@TitaniummanGarage]

LOL. I feel your pain. I did the same thing until I looked up the part and saw the bolt.

[@cjschoolcraft2038]

@@TitaniummanGarage how do you get that bolt out that holds the 2 axles togeather..it seems like you can't get anything in there to get on the head of that bolt with the U joint in the way....I have to change my U joints and its freaking me out a little

[@chriswalters5923]

Appreciate the videos. I’ve watched several of these to keep my sportsman going.

[@Jthedude5050]

Thank you. I couldn’t figure it out. You cleared everything up

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Nice! Glad to help.

[@Jthedude5050]

@@TitaniummanGarage would you know what the metal piece that holds the two rear axles together is called? I can’t find it anywhere

[@TitaniummanGarage]

@@Jthedude5050 Check partzilla. they have blow up diagrams.

[@rickyneece5212]

I have a 2000 Polaris 500 sportsman that is making a popping noise when first pull out accelerating once you get it up to speed the noise stops it's only on bottom end acceleration we have already replaced both rear Axel's

[@lewismontgomery2372]

Thanks for sharing had the same issue!!

[@zongyang6602]

U know why my Polaris sportsman 400 making clunking noise from rear axle n left rear axle licking grease...lmk whats going? Need help here.

[@coolinthewoods]

Do you have to align the u joint ends when you put the new axles back in?

[@mattkoplitz5661]

Bought a new cv axle and can't get the bolt in?

[@ejr4140]

Thank you

[@jenniferglerup1246]

How too put back on boil not going on

[@00TreadStone]

Another great Vid! Thanks.....guess what I'm doing tomorrow...? LOL

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Ha ha. I guess your getting a lot of use out of my vids. Glad to help.

[@00TreadStone]

@@TitaniummanGarage sorry! I fat fingered that response! Great videos! I'm not a gear-head and I not dumb either. I think your vids are great and VERY helpful! Thanks for taking the time to put them together!

[@00TreadStone]

@@TitaniummanGarage I was able to get the right side in and out without much trouble at all. Was pretty surprised actually. I paid for it on the left side though. I can't get the bushing on the bearing housing out. Any tips on removal of those if they are stuck in place?

[@fliptop007]

How do I get the bolt out of the old one?

[@tylerswartz2752]

Will you please help me. I’m having so much trouble with popping in my rear end

[@scottfisher1115]

Thanks for the great video. I have a 96 sportsman 500 I just replaced the rear axle and the u joint on the left side hits the upper front arm bracket. Have you seen this before?

[@djglo6]

I'm doing this now but after getting the bolt loose it wont come out. Any suggestions on how to remove the axle from the transmission?

[@TitaniummanGarage]

I had the same problem. Take the side with the nut off first. Then pull the side with the bolt out. The bolt comes with it.

[@5BSoutdoors]

How tight should you get the axel nut when re installing? Just ballpark…

[@dunnkruger8825]

Thanks Where do you get replacement parts, please? The A arm on my 98 broke. Tom S Phelps WI

[@joshgeister432]

I have both bolts completely loose and absolutely cannot get the shafts out, have you any tips that may help, what a battle

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Should be a nut and bolt between shafts. Unless it's a different year. If so just pull hard on it.

[@joshgeister432]

@@TitaniummanGarage its a 97 explorer 500 , i just see the bolts that are inside the transmission side of the yokes, thanks for the quick reply , I'll keep on trying and thanks for the awesome videos , many of them have REALLY helped me out!!!

[@anthonyrich855]

Any specific brand you recommend for the u joints I have to do all the rear bushings and figured I'd change all the u joints in the rear axles while I have it apart

[@prestonscarbrough4686]

I’ve got a 2000 I’m gonna be doing this on it’s just a regular 500 not a HO or anything is it still that pin up in there ? Or is it different ? Thanks

[@ejr4140]

Ok..I'll go out and try it again

[@jeremyhalona7468]

I have a 1996 Polaris Sportsman 500. Watch all your videos for my Wheeler rebuilds. I replaced my rear cv axles and didn’t notice the old axle alignment to each other. So I put them even with each other and now it wobbles. Does it need to be off set of each other?????? I would greatly appreciate some advice? Thank you in advance!!

[@TitaniummanGarage]

It could very well be your wheel bearings.

[@jeremyhalona7468]

@@TitaniummanGarage thank you, I’ll check them out tomorrow.

[@ajweb4064]

Do I need to take the bolts out of both sides of gear to remove axle. I took off the left side and can’t get axle out

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Yes, I found out the hard way

[@ajweb4064]

I’ve backed out the bolt on the left side I put a wench on both sides and as I turn it keeps turning both bolts. As I turn it should release and spin freely right not both continue to spin.

[@TitaniummanGarage]

It's just a nut and bolt in it. Hold bolt and spin nut. Don't feel bad. Took me a while to figure out too.

[@renegade9758]

@@TitaniummanGarage Hi my friend have a 1997 also the propshaft does not run in 2x4 is that normal?

[@ejr4140]

Ok..thank you..

[@patrickorth6826]

So I have a 96 and I can’t get rear shaft to come out I have the bolts out as far as they will go (up against the u joint) and will not pull out any suggestions?

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Sometimes they are stuck on so bad. I just had one that wouldn't come apart. try heat..?

[@ejr4140]

im doing this job right now...theres not much room to get a wrench in there...i keep trying to start the bolt with my fingers but its not working..i was hoping to see how you got the bolt started..any tips would be great...i have a 1996 polaris sportsman 500 4x4.thank you and merry christmas..

[@TitaniummanGarage]

I had the atv up high so axle would drop down farther. I used a box end wrench , put the nut in the wrench to start it. I had to use my fingers too.

[@kennethslater9349]

NHi good video I have a question for you I have a 2012 spnortsman 400 Polaris I pulled both axles out of ball retainers without removing hubs can I install axles back into transmission without removing hubs or can I install axles through retainer clip with the ball retainer still in tranny housing e you understood what I am getting at I am just replacing boots thanks hope you see this bye for now\

[@TitaniummanGarage]

If your just replacing the boots you could do that.

[@frtnoker69]

Very helpful . One question when you unbolt the cv shaft will it pull that peace that connects them pull out eather side?

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Sometimes it comes with it sometimes not. If I'm understanding which part you mean.

[@ejr4140]

I have one more question..when u put the hub back on did u use a jack to jack it up because of the shock ? Jack it up back in place ?

[@TitaniummanGarage]

You don't have to. But it's a good idea. You won't strip out the screw.

[@TitaniummanGarage]

If you want..Watch my hub replacement video. I took it apart and put it back together in the vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4a6qnVql9Njfrc

[@pnwyota3745]

Where did you find replacement axles for a 96-98 ? I'm having trouble finding them

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Ebay

[@FranciscoPereira-kr4yv]

Is it possible to take out the axle without taking the wheel?

[@TitaniummanGarage]

It would be easier taking the wheel off. But it could be done.

[@FranciscoPereira-kr4yv]

@@TitaniummanGarage ok thank you

[@buffykiller12]

Hello I was woundering. If I can use aftermarket cv axle like instead of those four joints .? On the cv axles

[@TitaniummanGarage]

Do you mean the U Joints? If so yes.

[@buffykiller12]

I’m more like talking about the rear Or back CV axles instead of stock can I use aftermarket ones umm my model is 1999 Polaris worker 335 has the same set rear CV in this video only reason I’m asking cause of that bolt thing in the mid of diff an the two cvs axles would cause a problem

[@buffykiller12]

My left cv axle went bad an it broke in two so I gotta buy it order anew one so I was wounder can I go with out the U-joints but my thought about about that main bolt in the middle of diff an axle ...?.? Please help me

[@TitaniummanGarage]

@@buffykiller12 Have you checked E bay? sometimes you can find used ones cheap.

[@buffykiller12]

I’m I looking for the same rear cv axle or can I go with the upgraded one without those U joins seems like they break fast ..

[@anthonypoole6901]

Damn wrong axle