2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI ATV Service Manual, Page 186Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 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 shaftTap joint onto shaft NOTE: When replacing damaged boot, check the grease for contamination by rubbing it between two fingersA gritty feeling indicates contaminationIf the grease is not contaminated, the 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 CleaningReplacement NOTE:Shiny areas in ball tracks and on the cage spheres are normalDo not replace CV joints because parts have polished surfacesReplace 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 wear, cracks or other damage
6Install and tighten large boot clamp with boot clamp pliers7Remove any excess grease from the CV joint external surfaces and position joint boot over housing, making sure boot is seated in groovePosition clamp over boot end and make sure clamp tabs are located in slotsNOTE: Before tightening boot clamp on inboard joint, make sure any air pressure which may have built up in joint boot has been releasedThe air should be released after the plunging joint has been centered properlyTighten boot clamp using boot clamp pliersOpen snap ring and pull CV joint away from shaft