2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 266Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 12-25 Front Propeller Shaft
Front Propeller Shaft Removal
Slip the O-ring clamps off the grooves on the small rubber boots [A], and then pull the boot
Push the front propeller shaft [A] rearward, and remove the front end [B] from the front final gear case Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle
Front Propeller Shaft Installation
Wipe any old grease off the splines of the propeller shaft [A] and the coupling [B] Inspect the splines of the propeller shaft and the coupling If the splines are twisted or damaged in any way, replace the parts as needed Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to all splines Replace the circlip [C] with new oneif it is removed Wipe off any old grease on the splines of the shafts on the output bevel gear and front final gear case Inspect the O-rings on those shafts for damageIf any doubt existsreplace the O-rings with new ones Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the splines of the shafts on the output bevel gear and front final gear case First install the rear end, and then install the front end Slip the two O-ring clamps into the groove on the small rubber bootO-ring [D] Boots [E] Spring [F] Spring Seat [G]