Arctic Cat 250 1999 model - Boot issue

[zancat]

I got a branch stuck up under my back axle on the right side and it sheared the boot closet to the tire off. The guy at the atv place said I'd have to take the boot off on the inside too, because that's the way they designed it. I'm hoping this is bull crap, and I only have to fix the one. Either way, I bought new boots and bands for each on the back right side. I need to buy a banding tool with a cutter next, to complete the ensemble.

My question is, how hard of a fix is this? I was going to ask my uncle if he could do it. I know it'll be a greasy mess, but is it simple? I don't want it to get torn apart just to end up being hauled over to the garage. I want to get some use out of it this summer, since I spent a good penny on new front tires for it this spring, along with brand new oil/filter, and spark plug. It does me no good sitting in the barn looking dejected and forlorn.

[swampcat07]

Well you have a older model but on the new ones I know it is not a big job just take your time and make sure to property torque down the axel nut with some red loctite. and replace the cotter pin with a new one. There are some maintenance manuals in the pinned section above. I would check them out before starting the job.

[mikeexplorer]

I know with newer models to replace an outboard boot (closest to the tire) you do indeed have to remove the inboard boot (diff side) Fortunately I have only torn up inboard boots so far but now I am sure I jinked myself

Mike

[zancat]

Thanks, I'll have to get the red loctite, and see if a new cotter pin came with what I bought or if I need to buy one.

[swampcat07]

It should be an easy job and if you get stuck take a break and stop in and ask questions. The are repair manuals posted in the pinned section.