2001 Polaris Sportsman 400-500 DUSE and H.O. Service Manual, Page 246Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT CV JOINT BOOT REPLACEMENT, CONT5Remove clamps from rubber boot using the proper boot clamp pliers6Remove the large end of the boot from the CV joint, slide the boot back and separate the wheel spindle and CV joint assembly from the axle shaft by pulling the shaft sharply outward, away from the CV jointIt may be necessary to tap the CV joint assembly outward with soft faced hammer7Remove small clamp and boot from driveshaftRetaining ring
Pull shaft to remove from CV joint
If the ATV has been operated with damaged boot, the CV joint grease may be contaminatedInspect the grease carefully for contamination, and clean the joint thoroughly if necessaryFront drive axle CV boot replacement requires 30g of greaseIf CV joint is cleaned, an additional 30g of grease is requiredRefer to information below8Before installing the new boot, remove all grease from the boot area and shaftNOTE: It is very important to use the correct type and quantity of grease by using the grease contained in the boot kitDO NOT use substitute grease and DO NOT overfill or underfill the CV joint9Slide the new clamp and boot (small end first) over the splined shaft, then slide (tap) the CV joint into the splines of the axleInstall small boot clamp10Add grease through large end of boot11Position large end of boot on CV joint, purge excess air by partially compressing axle into CV bell, lift one edge of boot to let out excess air Secure with clampCV Joint Grease30g PN 1350046 CV Boot Clamp Pliers: Earless Type 8700226