2010 Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual, Page 246Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE DRIVE SHAFT SERVICE
Drive ShaftCV Joint Handling Tips
Care should be exercised during drive shaft removal or when servicing CV jointsDrive shaft components are precision partsCleanliness and following these instructions is very important to ensure proper shaft function and normal service life The complete drive shaft and joint should be handled by getting hold of the interconnecting shaft to avoid disassembly or potential damage to the drive shaft joints Over-angling of joints beyond their capacity could result in boot or joint damage Make sure surface-ground areas and splines of shaft are protected during handling to avoid damage Do not allow boots to come into contact with sharp edges or hot engine and exhaust components The drive shaft is not to be used as lever arm to position other suspension components Never use hammer or sharp tools to remove or to install boot clamps Be 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 boots345Clean the grease from the face of the jointPlace the drive shaft in soft-jawed viseUsing soft-faced hammer, or brass drift, strike the inner race of the joint to drive the joint off the drive shaftBe sure to tap evenly around the joint to avoid bindingBrass Drift Shown 2Remove the large end of the boot from the CV joint and slide the boot down the shaft