2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI ATV Service Manual, Page 166Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 10Pull strut assembly out while pivoting front drive shaft downward until it clears strut assemblyNew Cotter Key
Front Hub Retaining Nut Torque 11With short, sharp jerks, remove drive shaft from front gearcase70 ftlbs(95 Nm)