V70 GL L5-2.4L VIN 55 B5254S (1998)
10. Dismantling universal joint
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Mark driveshaft position relative to joint casing.
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Turn back collar of joint casing tab.
NOTE: Turn back properly so spider and needle bearings come well clear of joint casing.
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Remove shaft from joint casing.
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Remove needle bearings from spider.
Mark position relative to spider.
11. Clean joint casing thoroughly
Do not dismantle needle bearings.
Clean off thoroughly with a clean lint-free cloth.
Replacing support bearings, see 018-019.
Replacing boot (gaiter) and outboard driveshaft, see Constant Velocity Joint Boot, Replacement steps 12 through 18. See: Constant Velocity Joint
Boot
12. Only if replacing boot (gaiter):
Remove spider from shaft.
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Mark spider relative to driveshaft markings. Remove circlip.
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Push spider off shaft.
Non-turbo models:
Use drift tool 999 5118 and drift tool 999 5318, or equivalents, as support under spider.
Turbo models:
Use drift tool 999 5118, or equivalent, and put copper or aluminium plates under spider pins to prevent damage to surfaces.
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Remove boot (gaiter) from shaft.
