2009 Polaris Outlaw 450/525 Service Manual, Page 93Get this manual
BODYSTEERINGSUSPENSION REAR DRIVE CV JOINT ("IRS")
CV Joint Removal
123Elevate and safely support the rear of the ATVRemove the rear wheel hub nut and remove the rear wheel and hub assembly from the rear bearing carrierRemove upper carrier bolt and secure upper A-arm out of the wayTip hub carrier outward and remove shaft end from carrierNOTE: If the drive shaft has been removed from the ATV, place the shaft assembly in soft-jawed vise and remove the CV joint using the same procedure with soft-faced hammerNOTE: Shaft is shown out of rear carrier
Pull the CV joint and boot off the end of the shaftMake sure the circlip remains on the shaft and not left in the jointNOTE: Shaft is shown out of rear carrier