Any insight would be appreciated. 2005 Sportsman 400 4X4.
Slight side to side wobble in front end when in 4X4.
Wobble could be seen in handle bars and control arms when up on jack stands. Tore down front end completely (was having 4X4 issues) rebuilt hillliard diff, replaced hub bearings and found torn outer CV boot. Tore down CV joint, repacked w/ new grease and new boot. CV joint still seemed stiff, but I thought it might loosen after new grease was worked around fully. All works well, no noises, but still that little side to side wobble. Wondering if the CV joint with the torn boot is bad, or maybe the inner U-joint on the same axle. If just the CV joint I can replace the joint easily. If its the U-joint, I would rather just replace the whole axle since the outer CV had a tear in the boot and could be suspect down the road.
Also, if I replace the axle, can I replace just one, or is it better to replace both half axles together.
Slight side to side wobble in front end when in 4X4.
Wobble could be seen in handle bars and control arms when up on jack stands. Tore down front end completely (was having 4X4 issues) rebuilt hillliard diff, replaced hub bearings and found torn outer CV boot. Tore down CV joint, repacked w/ new grease and new boot. CV joint still seemed stiff, but I thought it might loosen after new grease was worked around fully. All works well, no noises, but still that little side to side wobble. Wondering if the CV joint with the torn boot is bad, or maybe the inner U-joint on the same axle. If just the CV joint I can replace the joint easily. If its the U-joint, I would rather just replace the whole axle since the outer CV had a tear in the boot and could be suspect down the road.
Also, if I replace the axle, can I replace just one, or is it better to replace both half axles together.
Thanks guys!
