P700 Drive shaft boot ripped

[v908]

My Pioneer 700 sees pretty light to normal duty (mostly hauling stuff around my 5 acres), so I was surprised to see the boot covering the universal joint to the rear driveshaft was torn. Any idea how much of a job it is to replace it, or what I might expect to pay at a dealership? All the other boots around the machine look fine, so I don't know why this one decided to split.

 

[Admin]

 

[Smitty335]

My Pioneer 700 sees pretty light to normal duty (mostly hauling stuff around my 5 acres), so I was surprised to see the boot covering the universal joint to the rear driveshaft was torn. Any idea how much of a job it is to replace it, or what I might expect to pay at a dealership? All the other boots around the machine look fine, so I don't know why this one decided to split.View attachment 378597

I bet if you go to the search bar you'll find all the information you need and pictures?

 

[trigger]

Some guys have used Shoe Goo on them with success.

 

[906UP]

My Pioneer 700 sees pretty light to normal duty (mostly hauling stuff around my 5 acres), so I was surprised to see the boot covering the universal joint to the rear driveshaft was torn. Any idea how much of a job it is to replace it, or what I might expect to pay at a dealership? All the other boots around the machine look fine, so I don't know why this one decided to split.View attachment 378597

Unbolt the rear diff, you should have enough room to slide the driveshaft off the engine side. If you want to completely remove the driveshaft you'll need to disassemble the rear brake also

 

[HondaTech]

looks like the hardest part would be separating the ball joints from the arms.

This is in the rear of the machine

 

[HondaTech]

Isn't this one of the parts that was eternal back order awhile back?

 

[TonyB]

Same failure on my 700, pretty easy to replace. remove right side axle, disconnect brake, remove diff mounting bolts, pull to rear and you have enough room to remove.

 

[Hattonr]

I've got the same thing. I picked up my 2017 700M4 this past winter from an off-road adventure sports place (so, rented and rode hard). Shortly after getting it home I had back surgery and JUST getting to it. This week I rebuilt the motor (cylinder, piston, rings, plugs, O2 sensor) and finally got it running again. I have the boot on order and expected next week, as well as a new battery and air filter. Great to see it's not that big a deal because the service manual makes it appear to be a total nightmare!

 

[lee]

The U-joint has seals on the bearings.
Cut the boot off and rock on.

 

[DG Rider]

The U-joint has seals on the bearings.
Cut the boot off and rock on.

I thought the same thing...until I took a closer look and realized that there are holes in the yoke ends that would allow dirt and such to get into the splines.

 

[Hattonr]

I thought the same thing...until I took a closer look and realized that there are holes in the yoke ends that would allow dirt and such to get into the splines.

Yeah, not too big a deal. I see the U-Joint is 'peened' into place, which kinda sucks... but I pulled the yoke... pretty simple, 3 bolts on the rear diff and the one on the lower control arm JUST so you can get the diff bolt out.
Removed the yoke and threw it in the parts washer to clean it up, now waiting on the new boot. For $15 I'll feel better knowing it's there. I'll probably soak the thing in oil and pack some grease in with it, just in case. I know it's a U-Joint, not a CV... just wish they had a grease fitting. Also found out the back wheel bearings are shot. Seems every time I touch something on this 700 I find a new problem!

 

[alvisjw]

The U-joint has seals on the bearings.
Cut the boot off and rock on.

That is dumbest advice anyone could ever give. All joints are sealed but they still need grease. What an idiot!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

That is dumbest advice anyone could ever give. All joints are sealed but they still need grease. What an idiot!

Bahahahaha….

“Wow”

 

[Smitty335]

That is dumbest advice anyone could ever give. All joints are sealed but they still need grease. What an idiot!

@lee is the resident boot Guru, he knows boots.

 

[Ridinfool]

That is dumbest advice anyone could ever give. All joints are sealed but they still need grease. What an idiot!

This coming from an apparent Honda engineer…
Who must know all the ins and outs of a pioneer…
So glad you posted this information.

 

[Ridinfool]

@lee is the resident boot Guru, he knows boots.

Yeah, he’s got like 20 pairs

 

[Backwoods]

That is dumbest advice anyone could ever give. All joints are sealed but they still need grease. What an idiot!

Try this. Piss on the left front tire, drink another white claw , push it over a cliff and go buy a whole new buggy.

 

[GovtMule]

That is dumbest advice anyone could ever give. All joints are sealed but they still need grease. What an idiot!

I mean…what does that guy know!!! Geez

 

[GovtMule]

This is in the rear of the machine

Isn't this one of the parts that was eternal back order awhile back?

Can you elaborate on these suggestions? It would be helpful!

 

[Ridinfool]

I mean…what does that guy know!!! Geez

I know right?
I’ll bet that Lee guy doesn’t even own a pioneer 🙄