Tim-ANC 56 Posted January 29 (edited) My son's 2007 500 Sportsman rear axle failed. The inner CV housing is held together by a spring clip retainer (second pic). This retainer is worn out and will not retain the knuckle. They are after market heavy duty installed by a PO. No markings on them at all, hence I can't find the correct re-build kit for them. First pic, I bought a used axle off another Sportsman. It too is non-OEM. This knuckle is retained by stakes in the housing. The knuckle is not removable without grinding out the stakes. Which method is better? How does Honda retain the knuckles? I've not had a Honda axle apart. Edited January 29 by Tim-ANC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 485 Posted January 30 I have never seen anything done like that before -- but I have seen the retainer spot welded to hold it in place -- they are very costly to replace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim-ANC 56 Posted January 30 There is a groove inside the housing the ring is supposed to sit in under tension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
