Put anti-seize on the splines when you put it back together. It won't melt like grease and will make the next time much smoother.

When he had that thing under pressure in the press am I the only on who was yellin "heat". It doesn't have to be cherry red, a few 100 degrees can make a huge difference.

@bradley7723

9 ай бұрын

No you were not, map torch used on that collar under pressure until it makes the big pop and your done.

Your never give up attitude is a thing to behold. Though your reluctance to completly remove items that are in your way is a bit qustionable. 😀

@Frank-Thoresen

9 ай бұрын

I was thinking "Just remove the whole front" 😄

@jakeslouw3416

9 ай бұрын

Me too. Sometimes Joe makes work for himself when he tries to "save time" and take shortcuts. But if it was fast & easy, there would be no movie clip I suppose.

@user-hg4hj4ig9u

3 ай бұрын

exactly that... i kept thinking "take the plow off and get it out of the way"

Patience, the King of virtues. Determination, the grease in the cogs. A challenge, the area where we learn most about ourselves, and the part you remember most.

It was good seeing how calmly you handled that, I think personally I would have gone to the C4 in the desert solution much sooner! Congrats on finally getting that differential out.

@thebigguy8306

9 ай бұрын

I'd have no patience, using a match or sledgehammer after 20 minutes

@hycron1234

9 ай бұрын

Something tells me off camera was a whole different story hehe.

@TeunS133N

9 ай бұрын

​@@hycron1234lmao

Should just get a new diff and another new axle and just be done with it😊

True patience was shown. What a nightmare but paid off in the end.👍

Cutting it forced you to replace that splined input part in transfer case which needed to be replaced anyway ... best possible outcome. And a great lesson in "No quitting, just find a way" ...

Most axle shafts we made were 4140 chrome moly or 1090 high carbon stock plus a hardening process that carbide blade was your best bet, nice job staying with it. Nothing like the satisfaction one gets when you overcome resistance.

It's been a while since I did this, but I seem to remember I used 2 pry bars to get the hard ones out. With 2 pry bars on opposite sides you're pulling it straight out instead of forcing it a little sideways.

Well I'm about 5 months late. These CV axles are held by circlips and you have to "feel" they're way out while turning the axle. No amount of heat will help. And if the circlips isn't reinstalled the inner spline will wear out prematurely, with the circlips installed they will never wear. Just some advice, I really like your videos they are about bikes I used to ride and it's great to see you bring them back to life.

Slide hammer: one of my most valuable tools. When the job calls for it, nothing else will do

I usually cut holes in CV cups.. use a chain and wrap other end of chain around 10lb sledge. And swing strait.. they will come out every time.

I admire the patience and tenacity a lot of guys would've just sold the problem to the next guy.

Just for fun. Do a 'heat it test' on the part you cut off. See if you can get that shafts piece out with heat, plus hammering it or pressing it out.

Kudos to you young man. You are undoubtedly fearless.

Now, every time I work and get to a spot where I can’t stop, I hear a “piano riff” in the shop😂😂😂😂😂

Impressive ! I love that you follow up on these issues. I'd be too lazy /rushed and probably buy new part set ! Yet, seeing how you do, does show we can get things done ! Thanks and kuddos !

Camarata would have the bike chained to a tree and a welded chain to CV and a Cummins diesel in 2nd gear on the other end .

I honestly did not see that blade cutting through that steel. I'm impressed.

@memorris2

9 ай бұрын

I had zero hope for that sawzall blade making it.

@2vintage

9 ай бұрын

I was surprised as well

@dubcab6039

9 ай бұрын

I didn’t think it would last either , I figured it would give up fast but it kicked some butt instead. Maybe try torching other axle and heat the old grease than pop the axle since your putting new seals and axles in it anyways. Definitely worth the try . Great videos I haven’t missed one in a long time .

Thanks for posting, your content is a wealth of knowledge. Just wanted to say thank you!

I've seen this happen on car and truck spindles. Due to improper lubrication, the axel shaft got so hot that it welded itself to the bearing. And judging by the oil that came out of the differential, that's probably what happened.

14:22 yelling take the boot off so you can see 😂

Smart, very smart. You have the patience of a surgeon! I think my neighbors would have abandoned there home….lol great work!

Definitely not anything I would have tried. Excellent work young man.

Consider picking up the OTC air hammer that is referred to here on You Tube as Big Nasty. If you had one you may have been able to get that shaft driven out. It is one of the best tool purchases I have ever made.

I agree with another comment that suggested that a combination bike/quad lift would make a lot of sense and make life more enjoyable and easier on you.

To vintage, I think what the problem is, the quote didn't get vinny's approval

@macaholik9789

9 ай бұрын

VINN! Help!! We’re are you😅

@streetrossi937

9 ай бұрын

I'm mechanically inclined like you and vinny

Surely heat would have helped? Well done for sorting it anyway, always enjoy your vids

Finally took forever but the relief you going through is much deserved.

I’m pretty surprised that he didn’t curse while taking the machine apart!!

Gotta love Polaris 🙄

How frustrating. You have a lot more patience than I would ever have.

I've always found using a pickle fork pushing it in the Gap and then tapping against it sideways for the 3 lb Hammer lightly seems to work the best

Hey been watching your channel since the original Honda 400 video at your folks house keep up the great videos

Nice job staying patient! I've worked on a few of these similar models and had some stubborn axles too. I've had luck using vice grips on a bigger slide hammer. Also, it looks like someone has been in the front diff before. There is supposed to be a roll pin that you have to drive out on the prop shaft going into the front diff. Someone did you a favor and replaced that with a bolt. Those roll pins can be a bear too! Also, the roller cage inside the diff looked to have been upgraded to aluminum. From factory they are plastic and is a common failure point. Best of luck!

Joe. I think a torch set is in your future.

I was cringing when you were pulling on the good cv axle and the joint inside the boot was popping in and out. The only thing holding that together was the aged rubber boot. Prying normally hasn't worked for me. What I've always had to do is get a long curved bar and whack it on the back of the cv axle to pop it out. Sometimes there's just no room though and your solution worked.

What an absolute pain that was! Fairplay sticking at it though and getting it out Joe...Off to watch the next video :D

awesome content as always.thanks for sharing and taking us along

Joe. I felt your pain removing that. Wowww what a ngtmare. Glad you never gave up

That was a pain in the butt.Well done on removing it without breaking the casing.

Nice video! I always try the hardest job first. I have no patience! Hats off!

That turned into a big ole can of worms! Perseverance and determination will finish the job. Well done!

I love your videos but it's insane how much work you're putting into that

I really hope I don't have this problem when I work on my 500's diff. I have been looking forward to this video

Dang! That was a tough one! Good work getting it out!

Ive had this issue before drilled two holes in the axle opposite each other and pur a chain through it

I had the same problem last year with the axle, luckily the press got it.

You have to push the cv axle in and pull the inner part out for it to release kinda like a impact drill works with releasing bits I have struggled with this as well

Man i love my Sportsman. Thing is a workhorse. I dont use it much, but it does everything we need it too, like tow vehicles when they dont run 😅

A balljoint pickle fork may help also with pulling those axles.

Patience and persistence indeed, wow!

All that without one swear word. Kudos!

I have removed stubborn inner joints by welding 2 big nuts opposite each other or 3 in a triangular pattern then use bolt of the same thread to pull it out last one i did came of with a big bang but worked a treat

Should buy the driveshaft pinion bearing, seal, pin and bushing kit too. You needed to axle puller attachment and a heavier slide hammer. Could have rented it from Advance Auto. The front diff needed a full rebuild anyways. I did this all last year on my 2017 Sportsman 450. Including front wheel bearings, lower ball joints, tie rod ends and front driveshaft U joints.

Really liked that video, it's like every project I do, it goes like this. Real legit.

That’s some serious perseverance right there! 👏

Nice job saving the case Joe.

14:30 at this point, id be hooking something up to whatever is left of the CV axle and using another quad to drive away from it as fast as possible. you have so much patience

Say it with me: Always OEM belts. Always.

Haven't seen you and your brother race anything in a while

Nice to see somebody who knows what they are doing, or can figure things out, versus me "where does this go?"

Holy crap. I would have been cussing that thing to next week! One thing you might have tried is putting some heat on that housing from the inside.

Morning Jess /John Great video, van looks really good, worked out really well. On the weigh in John, was you having a cheeky biscuit on the passenger seat. Please could I request that on tool talk Tuesday, that you could briefly talk about your bikes and when would you venture out on a tour, have a great weekend the pair. Cheers Andy you

Belts don't stretch they just wear thin on the side. You've come along way I admire the channel

Love your videos I love the way you always keep a calm head. Ps I do think a bike come quad lift would make things easier.

Hey ive been å Polaris mechanic for 5-6 years next time if ur stuck onnold machines you can ask me if u want like that cv Axel u use 2-3 chisels pry it out without injuring the seal works everytine when they stuck and just Ole and trusted hard done so many over the years and thats the best way use small first then bigger then ggest inn the end on 3 sides with a hammer dont hammer 1 inn too much b4 you have all inn becouse that pressure is the same as u taking it out and using a press. Aswell as that whole Axel u where not getting off just push it inn and pull hard out if that dosent work unuse the chisel aswell. Hope that helps you in the future and saves i from hours of hours of work and injurys hehe.

Try PB Blaster penetrating oil. Soak the seized parts. Its amazing. Great video. Cheers bro,,,

Oooooo I got chills before you even showed your hand.... when a man makes a chilly sucking noise you know he did a good one 😂😅 What a nightmare axles can be 😢

Ive usd that blade to cut a swingarm blt on a 400ex, a lifesaver for sure.

This one made you work for it. Big problem makes good videos.

Im telling ya, hook a chain on it and crack the chain like a whip. A good heavy chain. It’ll shock it right out. Had an old timer millwright show me that trick.

Wow. I have a polaris, but have never had an axle problem. After watching your video. I hope I never do!🤞

Joe, I’ve milled out the shaft with carbide mill and once material is removed the spline punches out easily.

When using a slide hammer if you tie a nylon lifting strap to the weight you can really whip that weight back and forth using the strap and it saves your hand

I Would not have the patience you had trying to get that shaft apart, WOW good job and perseverance. The manufacturer should not have designed it that way, a simple circular clip like whats on most CV's in autos would have been sufficient and easily removed and replaced, what were they thinking??? So much for quick axle change out in the trails lol.

Oh buddy have I been there. I've owned many old 4 wheelers and I know you're struggle. This is why when I bought my last Wheeler brand new after about 6 months I took the axles out and put Auntie seize in the axles and I'm really glad I did Was totally dry and already starting to rust. It was a lot of work but not near as much work as it would be in 10 years. It still blows my mind how those retaining clips can make it so hard to come out. I do have a trick on getting them out but I would have to show you it's way too hard to explain. But it does involve the slide hammer vice grips and drilling a few holes. If anybody knows something better to put in there that won't dry up I would like to know.

Joe I used that exact same belt on one of my Polaris snowmobiles and it didn't last an hour , some of the four-wheelers take the same belt as the snowmobiles I would stick with Polaris belts when it comes to the ATVs

It’s like it had a c-clip in it.

You should do some more snowmobile videos i love all of your videos keep up the good work

Thats my first time seeing a Polaris give birth to a diff. 😆

I'd be keen if you started selling merch mate. Love your videos here in Australia.

When you're hand was pinched by the slide hammer, the thought of it instantly made my hand hurt lol.

@bogganalseryd2324

3 ай бұрын

dude those things can hurt ya good

Just had a convo with the wife about why watching you break out the sawzall is better than watching Mr. Beast! Love the persistence!

Great job that is one way to remove it would never thought of that that way I like watching you don't give up

You not putting a oxygen torch on that killed me the entire time.

It helps me to examine the new axle to see exactly how it attaches to the spline. Just a suggestion. 😉

you need 2 pry bars between differential and axles on opposite sides then pry on one side fist then the other. they like to come out alittle sideways not straight if that makes sense.

I know hindsight is 20/20 but in the future when you take multiple bolts out of a flange it helps to clean/lube them and reinstall the other ones as you get near the end. This keeps the flange flat and snug and doesnt bind up the last bolt or two.

We had the same thing happen on a 02 sportsman 700 replaced the whole front differential it was $350 and we put new axles in it had a 05 800 that when the front axle finally did come out so did a cloud of rust

Well done Joe. That was a nightmare. You can see why the previous owner have up.

if there is nothing holding the cv-joint in the diff, then an old clutch fork from a FWD car can help knocking out CV axles

Maybe the secondary pulley can be adjusted like on snowmobiles, to get the belt as high in the pulley as possible, and down as low as possible in the primary.

I did 2 front diffs on Kawi Brute Force 750s this time last year. Whole front end and steering shaft needed to be removed to bring the diff up and out of the frame. Diffs were absolutely trashed from water intrusion. One even split the case from ice forming. All fixed now. Don’t care to do either again.

@2vintage

9 ай бұрын

Not a fun job

Diablo makes some amazing blades and saw blades there my go to!

Tuning fork and a crow bar g One of the forks they use for changing tires Use the crowbar to pry it out far enough to get the fork in the. Drive the fork in

Nice job! Bet that felt good🎉

I couldn't do it. I think about sinking my boat if my line doesn't go through the line tie on a jig the first time. Good job.

Great p;project, I am looking into one - winter plowing - why buy new when gently used will do