2003 Polaris Sportsman 600, 2002-2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Service Manual, Page 181Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE
DRIVESHAFT AND CV JOINT HANDLING TIPS
Care should be exercised during driveshaft removal or when servicing CV jointsDriveshaft components are precision partsCleanliness and following these instructions is very important to ensure proper shaft function and normal service lifeG The complete driveshaft and joint should be handled by getting hold of the interconnecting shaft to avoid disassembly or potential damage to the driveshaft jointsOver-angling of joints beyond their capacity could result in boot or joint damageMake sure surface-ground areas and splines of shaft are protected during handling to avoid damageDo not allow boots to come into contact with sharp edges or hot engine and exhaust componentsThe driveshaft is not to be used as lever arm to position other suspension componentsNever use hammer or sharp tools to remove or to install boot clampsBe sure joints are thoroughly clean and that the proper amount and type of grease is used to refill when joint boots are replaced and when joints are cleanedRefer to text for grease capacity of CV joints and CV joint boots