2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 269Get this manual
12-28 FINAL DRIVE Front Axle
Outboard Joint Boot Replacement
Off inspections of the outboard joint and boot reveal no problems, do not remove the outboard bootMove on to Inboard Joint Boot Assembly Remove: Inboard Joint Boot Boot Bands [A] OScrap the removed boot bands The outboard joint [A] cannot be disassembled Inspect the joint bearing [B] If the jOint does not move smoothly due to wear or corrosionreplace the front axle because the joint bearing is damaged Inspect whether the axle shaft spline is damaged or notIf there is clear damage or wear on the spline, replace the axle shaft Clean the axle shaft by wiping off the used grease on it