How to change front axle on Kawasaki Brute Force Prairie 650 with McPherson Strut towers

Changing the front axle on a Kawasaki Brute Force 650 SRA is a fix you can do yourself.  Whether you're replacing a torn CV boot or the complete axle assembly this article will cover both.  Once you've got the Brute Force 650 (solid rear axle) in the air remove the tire on the side that needs fixed. Remove the brake caliber by the two 12mm bolts on the back side.  Next remove the carter pin on that retains the axle nut. Remove the 27mm axle nut with a impact gun, you may have to use heat, they are put on with high torque. Next pull the hub, a puller may be required. Almost there... Next remove the carter pin on the lower ball joint and take the 17mm but off.  Once off lightly tap the lower control arm with a hammer to brake the ball joint loose from the strut. Now pull the strut assembly out and over and the end of the axle will slide through. To remove the axle push in and pull out quickly and the axle will pop out. Research to find the correct axle nut torque specs, I found 225 lbs, but this does seem a bit much to me.  To see the Brute Force 650 axle removal video click here.