Grizzly axle change

Murminator · 07-06-2008, 01:05 AM

Well since one of my CV joints went south the whole axle had to be replaced it is pretty simple I would imagine most brand would be almost the same

Here is all you need for tools 14MM 17MM 24MM flats wrenches or sockets and a pair of needle nose plyers

Good jack or something to prop it up on is handy, good time to check wheel bearing to see if they are good. Grab top and bottom of wheel and move in and out to see how much play in it

Jack it up, remove the wheel 17MM socket

Remove centercap and cotter pin on castle nut removed castle nut with 24MM wrench watch out it is on very tight I need a 4' snipe to get it off, watch for the O-ring behind it

Take out the spindle boltsX2 17MM nut 14MM bolt

These 2 parts you don't have to do but I did it to give me more room

Loosen top A-arm bolts swimg arm out of the way 17MM nut 14MM bolt

Take off bottom shock bolt, and loosen top shock bolt 17MM nut 14MM bolt and swing out of the way

With a swift pull or 3 in my case it pops out, on the 3rd pop it came out and I almost fell off the stool and my finger slipped off the record button

Murminator · 07-06-2008, 01:10 AM

Plug the hole, and check seal if leaking good time to change

The old and new

Transfer the spindle and hub to the new one, or do it later like I did. They just slip on and off. Good time to change wheel bearings if need be.

Make sure you put the spindle on correctly...unless your doing an spindle flip

To put it back in try to center the C-clip on the axle with a little gear oil so it doesn't hang lower than the teeth put it in the house and just shove it in

And now just everything in reverse order, and make sure to top the the rear end of any lost gear oil

This takes about 10-15min to change 20-25min with pictures

If you here about Grizzly axle walking out this it the little culprit, just rebend and put the axle back in

All this was done on an 02 Grizzly the 03-07 are a little different but the same concept

plumbum · 07-06-2008, 08:03 AM

good post Murray. but it is missing something...... oh i know. you didnt post how much blood and broken bones us un-mechanically inclined guys should expect. as well could we get a list of which swears to use and approriate times. and if possible i need to know tongue position, it is very important to correct reinstallation. lol

Murminator · 07-06-2008, 10:36 AM

No swears, somewhat mechanically inclined, one scraped knuckle....but that was from taking the fill nut off the front axle to check and top it up

Sweigh · 07-06-2008, 11:38 AM

very detailed! well done!

tabneil · 07-06-2008, 11:50 AM

Great post Murm. Very well done. Had to change cv joint on 07 grizz that had 230 km on it, cut boot.

MACHINE · 07-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Good job on your presentation and all the photos it might help me in the futur hehe i have a Grizz also 2003

162 Wizzy · 07-06-2008, 05:22 PM

Very good post. Great example of a job most people are afraid of but isn't too bad once you just get in there and get after it! Thanks Murminator!

Polarisryder · 07-06-2008, 05:58 PM

To do a sportsman is the same concept, very simialar

Mike270412 · 07-11-2008, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by plumbum

good post Murray. but it is missing something...... oh i know. you didnt post how much blood and broken bones us un-mechanically inclined guys should expect. as well could we get a list of which swears to use and approriate times. and if possible i need to know tongue position, it is very important to correct reinstallation. lol

"you gotta hold your tongue just right"

I'm sure I would have thrown at least one wrench also.

Very good post Murminator

07-06-2008, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Murminator Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Edmonton Posts: 1,355 Casino Cash: $769161 Thanks: 99 Thanked 320 Times in 231 Posts	Grizzly axle change Well since one of my CV joints went south the whole axle had to be replaced it is pretty simple I would imagine most brand would be almost the same Here is all you need for tools 14MM 17MM 24MM flats wrenches or sockets and a pair of needle nose plyers Good jack or something to prop it up on is handy, good time to check wheel bearing to see if they are good. Grab top and bottom of wheel and move in and out to see how much play in it Jack it up, remove the wheel 17MM socket Remove centercap and cotter pin on castle nut removed castle nut with 24MM wrench watch out it is on very tight I need a 4' snipe to get it off, watch for the O-ring behind it Take out the spindle boltsX2 17MM nut 14MM bolt These 2 parts you don't have to do but I did it to give me more room Loosen top A-arm bolts swimg arm out of the way 17MM nut 14MM bolt Take off bottom shock bolt, and loosen top shock bolt 17MM nut 14MM bolt and swing out of the way With a swift pull or 3 in my case it pops out, on the 3rd pop it came out and I almost fell off the stool and my finger slipped off the record button __________________ Murray If my wife asks.....It cost about 20 bucks Don't be offended......I hate everyone equally Wanted Rev Gas Caddy...or just the strap http://media.putfile.com/Outlaw-movie Last edited by Murminator; 07-06-2008 at 01:22 AM.

07-06-2008, 01:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Murminator Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Edmonton Posts: 1,355 Casino Cash: $769161 Thanks: 99 Thanked 320 Times in 231 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change Plug the hole, and check seal if leaking good time to change The old and new Transfer the spindle and hub to the new one, or do it later like I did. They just slip on and off. Good time to change wheel bearings if need be. Make sure you put the spindle on correctly...unless your doing an spindle flip To put it back in try to center the C-clip on the axle with a little gear oil so it doesn't hang lower than the teeth put it in the house and just shove it in And now just everything in reverse order, and make sure to top the the rear end of any lost gear oil This takes about 10-15min to change 20-25min with pictures If you here about Grizzly axle walking out this it the little culprit, just rebend and put the axle back in All this was done on an 02 Grizzly the 03-07 are a little different but the same concept __________________ Murray If my wife asks.....It cost about 20 bucks Don't be offended......I hate everyone equally Wanted Rev Gas Caddy...or just the strap http://media.putfile.com/Outlaw-movie Last edited by Murminator; 07-06-2008 at 01:26 AM.

07-06-2008, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
plumbum Supporting Vendors Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: morinville Posts: 438 Casino Cash: $385450 Thanks: 181 Thanked 103 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change good post Murray. but it is missing something...... oh i know. you didnt post how much blood and broken bones us un-mechanically inclined guys should expect. as well could we get a list of which swears to use and approriate times. and if possible i need to know tongue position, it is very important to correct reinstallation. lol

07-06-2008, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Murminator Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Edmonton Posts: 1,355 Casino Cash: $769161 Thanks: 99 Thanked 320 Times in 231 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change No swears, somewhat mechanically inclined, one scraped knuckle....but that was from taking the fill nut off the front axle to check and top it up __________________ Murray If my wife asks.....It cost about 20 bucks Don't be offended......I hate everyone equally Wanted Rev Gas Caddy...or just the strap http://media.putfile.com/Outlaw-movie

07-06-2008, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sweigh Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 150 Casino Cash: $243214 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change very detailed! well done! __________________ Chad 2001 Honda TRX400EX - Stock 2007 Phazer Mountain Lite - Stock 2008 Can-Am Renegade 800 X - Dalton Clutch, ITP 27" XTR's, 1" spacers in front, Warn XT 1500 (KOVS mount), Overfenders

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07-06-2008, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
tabneil Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: stony plain Posts: 679 Casino Cash: $405110 Thanks: 165 Thanked 266 Times in 157 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change Great post Murm. Very well done. Had to change cv joint on 07 grizz that had 230 km on it, cut boot. __________________ You can ride with me.......but don't follow. 08 apex mtx 40th ( It's not a turbo, but has an Easy button ) 08 nytro mtx 40th 09 Outlander 800R Xt 08 Outlander 650 Xt 03 kodiak 400 (for sale) 95 Lund SV-16/ 40hp Mariner. ( Loaded, For Sale)

07-06-2008, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
MACHINE Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: edmonton Posts: 129 Casino Cash: $179142 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change Good job on your presentation and all the photos it might help me in the futur hehe i have a Grizz also 2003

07-06-2008, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
162 Wizzy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitecourt AB Posts: 89 Casino Cash: $500 Thanks: 13 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change Very good post. Great example of a job most people are afraid of but isn't too bad once you just get in there and get after it! Thanks Murminator!

07-06-2008, 05:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Polarisryder Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blue river Posts: 1,446 Casino Cash: $85920 Thanks: 680 Thanked 289 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change To do a sportsman is the same concept, very simialar __________________ Ride hard or ride home all i need is my sled, the mountains and my riding buddys..nothing else. winter 00' rmk 800 twin slp pipes 144 track lots of yellow arctic cat roller secondary clutch And the most Redneck sled ever "Redneck MOD" Brad Blue River B.C STEEP AND DEEP Blue river POWDER PACKERS! summer KX 100 [soon to be gone] sportsman 700 [dads] rhino 660 [dads]

07-11-2008, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike270412 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stony Plain Alberta Posts: 413 Casino Cash: $392505 Thanks: 304 Thanked 128 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Grizzly axle change Originally Posted by plumbum good post Murray. but it is missing something...... oh i know. you didnt post how much blood and broken bones us un-mechanically inclined guys should expect. as well could we get a list of which swears to use and approriate times. and if possible i need to know tongue position, it is very important to correct reinstallation. lol "you gotta hold your tongue just right" I'm sure I would have thrown at least one wrench also. Very good post Murminator __________________ 2006 Mega Cab3500/STF Deck 2008 Midwest 125 2007 Jianshe 90 2003 Outlander 400 2001 Foreman 450 2008 Crossfire 30' Toy Hauler

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