2004 Polaris Sportsman 600/700 Service Manual, Page 202Get this manual
_ 5Refit CV joint on interconnecting shaft by tapping with plastic hammer on the joint housingTake care not to damage threads on the outboard CV
jointThe joint is fully assembled when the snap ring is located in the groove on the
interconnecting shaft
NOTE: When replacing damaged bootch eck the grease for contamination by rubbing it between two fingersA gritty feeling ind icates contaminationIf the grease is not contaminatedthe boot can be replaced without cleaning the CV jointUse the recommended amount of grease for boot replacement only (see below)Proceed to Boot InstallationCV Joint Cleaning Repl acement NOTE:SY1y areas in ball tracks and (J"l the cage spheres are normalDo not replace CV joints because parts have polished sur1acesReplace CV joint only if components are cracked, broken, worn or otherwise unserviceable3Thoroughly clean and dry the CV joint and inspect ball tracks and cages for wearcracks or other damageInstall and tighten large boot clamp with boot