Dragon Leg
New member
I have a 2011 RTV 1100, and I broke a rear axle because both sides were shot when I bought this. I've bought all new bearings, seals, and two new axles, but I'm stumped on how to get it back together. I usually just pay the dealer whatever they want for these things, but this job was going to cost more than most used side by sides.
The axles come assembled, with those permanent (I think) boot clamps on the boots. From what I see, I'm going to have to knock apart the u-joints or cut off one of the bands and take the boot off. I don't know if I have a new clamp, but I can get one. I also don't know if there's enough movement between the two splines to get it together. I'm sure there's room if I knock out the u-joint.
I tried knocking the old u-joints out but they wouldn't budge, so I replaced the whole axle. What do people do here? Am I missing the easy answer?
The axles come assembled, with those permanent (I think) boot clamps on the boots. From what I see, I'm going to have to knock apart the u-joints or cut off one of the bands and take the boot off. I don't know if I have a new clamp, but I can get one. I also don't know if there's enough movement between the two splines to get it together. I'm sure there's room if I knock out the u-joint.
I tried knocking the old u-joints out but they wouldn't budge, so I replaced the whole axle. What do people do here? Am I missing the easy answer?
