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sportsman 500 rear axle replace boot, super tight fit cv joint to axle

I opened the ring and it did not want to slip off.
I had to hold the ring open and simultaneously whack it back with a 3 lb sledge, then it came off.

IMO, this should be a sliding slip fit onto the splines, is that true?

And, can the outer joint be disassembled? If so, I could put some compound on the splines and grind outer splines to fit into the inner splines of cv carrier.

ok, found a video this can be done

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Polaris issues

I charged my battery up but still won’t start. If I jump it from my car it starts but as soon as. I pull the jumpers off it dies. I’m guessung it’s a the alternator but dealer said stater (487.00) which is like alternator. Did he mean starter or does anyone have input for me
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Dead battery won’t charge

I have a 2013 Polaris sportsman 550 , I was hanging a deer with it and left the key on after using the winch , -15 •c . 3 days later went to move it and noticed key was on , battery dead . Tried hooking 12 volt charger up to battery and it won’t charge . Tried hooking booster cables up to truck (with truck off )and nothing . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated .
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Digital Dash problem

Hey guys I have a 2018 850 sportsman and my digital dash/instrument panel is having some problems. It will come on and off at random times. It will also flicker a bunch at times. The blue light goes on and off then sometimes the gauges/speedometer go on and off. It's like a loose connection or something. At first I pressure washed it and thought I may have got some water in the connector. Pulled it apart dried it out and put some electrical grease in it but no fix. Any help is appreciated
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Tie rod mod 2000 Scrambler 400

I had a 2001 Scrambler and have to rebuild it after a hard but that bent the frame. I got a 2000 frame to rebuild it on. There is a difference in the steering post and tie rod end placement.

The 2001 uses a similar post but with bushings welded on to lower the tie rod placement. The 2000 places one tie rod between the bolt flanges, and another with a bushing in the middle and the tie rod below the flange.

Has anyone ever placed both tie rod ends either between the flange or added a second bushing and placed both of the below? I would think adding a second bushing and placing them lower would add stability and more range of motion. Having them offset seems odd to me. Any thoughts?

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