These pictures and write up was sent to me by: Eric - Yooperforeman.
Thanks for the great work!
I took some pictures while replacing a c.v. boot on a 2003 Rancher.This procedure should be the same for any 4x4 Honda model.
Picture 1 shows the right wheel tunrned outward and the leaking C.V. boot:
Picture 2 shows the wheel removed and the hub nut.Remove the cotterpin and use a 22MM socket to remove the hub nut:
Picture 3 demonstrates where to strike with a hammer to separate the knuckle from the ball joints after removing the cotterpins and use a 17MM wrench to remove the balljoint nuts.
Picture 4 shows the knuckle separated from both balljoints.I didn't separate the outer tierod,I used a bungee to hang the brake ass'y. out of the way:
Picture 5 demonstrate using a prybay to "pop" the inner c.v. from the differential:
Picture 6 demonstrates using a hammer and punch to release the outer c.v. from the shaft.(I already cut the boot off with a knife to take a better
picture):
Picture 7: I was trying to show how the new boot clamps need to be installed.You must fold the clamp over and then bend the tabs over the strap.
I hope this helps someone.If there are any questions,I'd be glad to answer them. Yooperforeman.
Thanks for the great work!
I took some pictures while replacing a c.v. boot on a 2003 Rancher.This procedure should be the same for any 4x4 Honda model.
Picture 1 shows the right wheel tunrned outward and the leaking C.V. boot:

Picture 2 shows the wheel removed and the hub nut.Remove the cotterpin and use a 22MM socket to remove the hub nut:

Picture 3 demonstrates where to strike with a hammer to separate the knuckle from the ball joints after removing the cotterpins and use a 17MM wrench to remove the balljoint nuts.

Picture 4 shows the knuckle separated from both balljoints.I didn't separate the outer tierod,I used a bungee to hang the brake ass'y. out of the way:

Picture 5 demonstrate using a prybay to "pop" the inner c.v. from the differential:

Picture 6 demonstrates using a hammer and punch to release the outer c.v. from the shaft.(I already cut the boot off with a knife to take a better
picture):

Picture 7: I was trying to show how the new boot clamps need to be installed.You must fold the clamp over and then bend the tabs over the strap.

I hope this helps someone.If there are any questions,I'd be glad to answer them. Yooperforeman.