2011 Polaris Ranger RZR ATV Service Manual, Page 279Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 5Make sure the circlip is on the shaft and not left in the jointCirclip 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 unserviceable9Clean the splines on the end of the shaft and apply light coat of grease prior to reassembly
10Slide the small boot clamp and boot (small end first) onto the drive shaft and position the boot in it's groove machined in the shaft11Install NEW circlip on the end of the shaft12Grease the joint with the special CV joint grease provided in the boot replacement kitFill the cavity behind the balls and the splined hole in the joint's inner racePack the ball tracks and outer face flush with greasePlace any remaining grease into the bootRemove the CV boot from the shaft
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Complete disassembly of the CV joint is NOT recommendedThe internal components are precision fit and develop their own characteristic wear patternsIntermixing the internal components could result in looseness, binding, andor premature failure of the jointIMPORTANT: If the grease in the joint is obviously contaminated with water andor dirt, the joint should be replacedThe grease provided in the replacement kit is specially formulated for wear resistance and durabilityDO NOT use substitutes or mix with other lubricantsNOTE: The amount of grease that's provided is premeasured, so use all the grease