| ATV enthusiasts are extremely passionate about the | | | | The CV Boot – Protector of the CV Joints |
| mechanics of their vehicle and rightfully so. An ATV is | | | | The Honda CV joint in most ATVs is covered with a |
| a powerful piece of machinery and requires great | | | | rubber boot known as the CV Boot. This boot |
| care and attention. While you do not have to be a | | | | protects the joints from harmful materials. As time |
| grease monkey to know everything about it, there | | | | goes by, the CV boot begins to deteriorate exposing |
| are certain aspects of the ATV everyone should be | | | | the CV joint to elements that can inflict damage to it. |
| familiar with regardless of their past experience. | | | | Therefore, it must be replaced with a new one in |
| An ATV is no different than any other automobile | | | | order to extend the life of the CV joint. If left |
| and follows the same principles. There are certain | | | | unchecked, the joint or the entire axle may get |
| parts of the ATV that should be checked on a | | | | damaged and will need to be replaced. |
| regular basis in order to ensure that it performs at | | | | Repair Solutions and Precautions |
| optimal levels, in particularly the Axle Assembly and | | | | Replacing the entire deteriorating axel assembly |
| the CV Joints. | | | | would be a more practical and cost efficient solution |
| Honda ATVs are very popular just like their | | | | than just replacing the CV joints. Doing so will also |
| motorcycles and automobiles. This article will use | | | | save time and labor. Honda ATV’s today come |
| Honda ATVs as a reference. | | | | with a fully equipped axle assembly with CV joints |
| The Axle Assembly and Honda CV Joint – An | | | | and CV boots. These boots are vital for the entire |
| Important Part | | | | assembly to function properly. The axle assembly and |
| The axle assembly of a Honda model ATV is used to | | | | the Honda CV boots can also get damaged by road |
| shift power from the transmission to the wheels. This | | | | debris and other contaminants such as mud which |
| is also the place where the Constant Velocity Joint or | | | | can build up in the undercarriage of the ATV. This |
| the CV joint is located. A CV joint, is part of a drive | | | | could lead to debris getting inside the seals, letting oil |
| shaft that attaches to the ATV’s transmission at | | | | seep though the Honda CV joints. Hence, proper |
| one end and the wheel at the other. They are | | | | care must be taken in order to avoid such problems. |
| designed to be able to bend in any direction while | | | | A decline in ATV performance is a clear indicator that |
| continuing to turn the drive wheels at a constant | | | | the Honda CV boot or the axle assembly is |
| velocity and are primarily used in front wheel drive | | | | malfunctioning. Exactly which one would depend on |
| vehicles. Because of this, it is very important to | | | | how vigorously the ATV is used and more |
| protect the CV joints at all times. | | | | importantly, how well it is maintained. |