polaris cv boot replacement

Jamieg · #1 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 03:03 AM

Well i was out ridding a few weeks ago when bang!

a large branch went right into the front of my machine. i stopped and pulled it out but didn't notice the good size rip in the inner CV boot. When i got home i rinsed all the mud and crap off of it and did a quick inspection, found the tear

I downloaded the repair manual online and printed out the section on removing the front axle and changing the Boot. After buying the boot clamp tool (didn't realy need it, but it did make it quicker) and the boot, i got to buisness on it. I found out quick that the books don't tell you everything about how to change these things, but didn't have a whole lot of trouble. All in all it took me about 2 hours to change it.

**Bruce!** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 05:36 AM

Thats good to hear, so when I tear mine you'll come over and....

mnmfors · #3 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 06:08 AM

Glad it all worked out for you. Think of the money you saved doing it yourself.

Where did you download the Repair manual online?

Jamieg · #4 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 06:25 AM

Sure, send the plane ticket and i'm there!

This is the sight,

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Midwest-...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

It is an Ebay store but you do not have to buy it through Ebay.
the guy was quick to get back to me on questions.

indyguy · #5 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 05:55 PM

Does anyone here ever use Mecatech boots on their ATV? I off-road drive with my truck and replaced my OEM boots with Mecatechs after the OEM's were starting to dry rot and they've been great.

jkaras2000 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2009, 01:41 PM

I replaced the inner boot on my 02 Sportsman 700 about a year ago. The same exact one was found torn open today. I don't think I tore it on a branch or anything. I think it was just poor quality, as it seemed to split on the seam. Does anyone know if there is a quality maker of replacement boots? Hate to put a poor quality one on. Thanks

Poolboytoo · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 06:34 AM

If the other 3 OEM boots are still good after 7-8 years and the replacement one failed, I would say the factory ones are the good ones JMO

dartfreak75 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-01-2010, 04:14 PM

hey if you dont mind me asking where did you find the repair manual online im getting ready to repair my rear cv boot on my 03 sportsman 500 and would like to have something to go buy polaris's website has a sycmatic but no how to instructions thanks alot!

jkaras2000 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-01-2010, 05:28 PM

Hi: I did not find the repair/service manual online. I purchased it from Polaris Dealer. Not a hard job. You will need snap ring pliers. You can use nylon slip ties to secure boot. I have used them instead of the metal ones supplied with the boot, and have had no problems. Good Luck. Joe.