V70 GL L5-2.4L VIN 55 B5254S (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Transaxle Side Seals, M/T
Special Tools
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Tool No. 999 1801, or equivalent
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Prying tool No. 999 5462, or equivalent
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Tool No. 999 5541, or equivalent
NOTE: The Procedure is the same for both sides unless stated otherwise.
Procedure
1. Removing front wheel.
Disconnect brake pipe and ABS lead bracket.
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Let bracket hang free.
Disconnect link arm from anti-roll bar.
Remove nuts holding link arm/ball joint and unhook link arm from ball joint.
Take care not to damage ball joint bellows (gaiter)!
2. LH side:
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Disconnect driveshaft from transmission, using prying tool tool No. 999 5462, or equivalent, between transmission and inside of drive shaft.
Bend MacPherson strut back and remove driveshaft from transmission.
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Rest driveshaft end on subframe.
3. RH side:
Remove splashguard under engine. (Earlier models only.)
Remove driveshaft support bearing cover.
Pull out driveshaft innards, bending McPherson strut back.
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Let driveshaft end rest on pipe running to steering gear.