How to Put an EPI CV Boot on a 2007 Rhino 660

The Rhino 660 is an all-terrain vehicle manufactured by Yamaha. This two-man ATV features a liquid-cooled 660 cc, five-valve, four-stroke engine. Constant velocity, or CV, joints are used on the Rhino to support the independent rear suspension. The CV joint is protected by a boot, which keeps dirt and other contaminants out. The EPI CV boot is a boot kit manufactured for ATVs. Installation of a new boot should take around two hours.

Things You'll Need

• Jack
• Jack stands
• Lug wrench
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Rubber mallet

Instructions

1. Jack up the ATV and set jack stands in place. Lower the Rhino onto the jack stands.

2. Loosen the lugs with a lug wrench and remove the wheel the CV boot will be replaced on.

3. Remove the axle center nut with a wrench and remove the axle. Wedge the tip of a flat-head screwdriver under the outer cup and gently tap it off with a rubber mallet.

4. Loosen the clamp on the old boot and slide the old boot off. Slip the new boot over the CV joint and tighten its clamp with a screwdriver.

5. Replace the outer cup by tapping it into place with the mallet. Hold the axle in place and fasten it down with the axle nut.

6. Replace the ATV tire and lug nuts. Jack the Rhino up, pull out the jack stands and lower the Rhino to the ground.

References

• Popular Mechanics: Yamaha Rhino 660
• "Yamaha 660 Service Manual"; Yamaha; 2006