CV Joint boot replacement

BruteForceJay · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-2011, 03:29 PM

Sorry if this has been covered already but I could not find a thread on it.

I have a torn and twisted rear CV joint rubber boot (I think that is what it's called!). I had an ice jamb between the axle and the skid plate on the right rear wheel and it did a number on the rubber cover.

What is involved in replacing this part? Does anyone know where I can order the part?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

PS: I can attach a picture if necessary

Jay

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BruteForceJay

Sorry if this has been covered already but I could not find a thread on it.

I have a torn and twisted rear CV joint rubber boot (I think that is what it's called!). I had an ice jamb between the axle and the skid plate on the right rear wheel and it did a number on the rubber cover.

What is involved in replacing this part? Does anyone know where I can order the part?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

PS: I can attach a picture if necessary

Jay

It's pretty easy to replace. You will need a crimp tool for the ring clamp. At least I think it's easier with the tool. You'll need to pull the hub and maybe axle too. It takes about 3 hours to do.

Here is a video.

YouTube - Changing ATV CV boot on 2003 Arctic Cat...

Gunny · #3 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 08:57 AM

Morning BruteForce Dude

I had to change a CV boot a while back on my Grizzly & did a writeup. Here's a link to it from a sister forum to ATV Torture. Take a look at it. Hopefully it'll give ya hint of what is required to change the boot.

http://grizzlyriders.com/forums/griz...lustrated.html

Here's a link to a YouTuber video that may give ya ideas & helpful hints as well. I viewed it before I did mine.

YouTube - CV axle and joint dissambly - CV man

And here's a couple links you can get parts from. Hope that second link works, I couldn't get it to open here at work.

American CV: ATVs, UTV Parts- Polaris, Axles, CV Joints and more

ATV CV Joint - ATV Aftermarket Parts | CV Restoration

Also, here's a little insider advice .... after tearing my axle apart, changing the CV joint & spindle, replacing both boots & putting the axle back in ..... if I had to do it again, I would just buy a complete replacement axle .... pop out the old one, pop in the new one & yer done.

The reason I say this, I thought my axle was in good shape until I started cleaning everything .... and that alone is a royal pain. For what I spent on parts, for another $50 I could of bought the complete axle.

Well, hope this helps ya out dude !!!! Godd Luck !!

Gunny · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 08:58 AM

GrizzWizz ....... you must have opened & posted on this thread as I was gathering info to make my post ....... too funny !!

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 09:05 AM

That is funny Gunny.

Well then BruteForceJay will certainly be able to do this project on his own now.

Gunny · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 12:31 PM

Well I hope he has enough info to get the job done & reports back to us !!!

BruteForceJay · #7 (**permalink**) 01-10-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunny

Well I hope he has enough info to get the job done & reports back to us !!!

Wow. You guys are starting to think and act alike.... is that scary??

Seriously though, thanks a lot guys, I could not seem to find anything on it. I dropped by my local Kawie shop and, of course, I could not remember the exact model number of my bike so they could not sell me a boot (!?!). I guess I made the assumption that year and model would have done it! (KVF-650F for the record).

Anyway I will get the parts tomorrow, should be able to get at it by the weekend. I dropped by my buddy's shop tonight and he was knee deep in a 500 Suzuki that needed some work....

I will be sure to report back.

Jay