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9924871 R03 - 2014 Polaris Sportsman® 570 EFI Service Manual
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18. Remove excess grease from the plunging joint’s
external surfaces and place the excess grease in the
boot.
19. Pull the boot over the joint and position the boot lips
into the grooves on the joint housing and shaft. Make
sure the boot is not dimpled or collapsed.
20. Install and tighten the small clamp using the Axle
Boot Clamp Tool (8700226 or PU-48951).
Axle Boot Clamp Tool:
8700226 or PU-48951
21. Pull out on the drive shaft to center the joint in the
housing. Slide a straight O-ring pick or a small
slotted screw driver between the large end of the
boot and the joint housing and lift up to equalize the
air pressure in the boot.
22. Position the boot lip in its groove. Install and tighten
the large clamp using the Axle Boot Clamp Tool.
Axle Boot Clamp Tool:
8700226 or PU-48951
FINAL DRIVE