Polaris Outlaw 500, Service Manual

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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
8. While pulling out on the CV shaft, fully extend the CV joint
and slide a straight O-ring pick or a small slotted screw
driver between the small end of the boot and the shaft. This
will allow the air pressure to equalize in the CV boot in the
position that the joint will spend most of its life. Before you
remove your instrument, be sure the small end of the boot
is in its correct location on the axle. CARE MUST BE
TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE NEWLY
INSTALLED BOOT.
9. Install the small clamp on the boot.
10. Be sure to use only the Constant Velocity Joint grease
supplied with boot service kit. IF CV JOINT WAS
CLEANED, add the required amount of grease to the joint
in addition to the grease pack supplied with boot kit.
NOTE: CV Joint Grease Capacity:
CV Joint Installation
1. Slide shaft assembly into bearing carrier hub.
2. Apply anti-seize compound to splines of shaft.
3. Install a new lock ring and install the shaft.
4. Lift bearing carrier into place and install bolt to upper
control arm. Torque bolt to
33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm) .
5. Install hub, flat washer, domed washer (domed side out)
and nut. Torque center hub nut to
90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm) .
Install new cotter pin and hub cap.
CV Joint Grease
Outboard Joints - 3.5 oz. (99.2 grams)
each
Boot Capacity -
30 Grams
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