V70 GL L5-2.4L VIN 55 B5254S (1998)
2. Remove CV joint from shaft
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Open the circlip to free it from the groove and insert a drift between the circlip lugs as above.
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Tap the inner race a little way along the shaft to hold the circlip open.
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Using a brass drift, tap CV joint off the shaft.
NOTE: Tap inner race only to avoid damaging cage or outer race.
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Remove circlip from CV joint.
3. Remove clips from inboard boot (gaiter) if changing boot.
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Remove boot from driveshaft.
Cleaning and checking outboard CV joints, see steps 4 through 7.
Cleaning inboard CV joints
NOTE: All inboard CV joints (manual and automatic) must be cleaned assembled and blown clean before greasing.
Cleaning/checking outboard CV joints
NOTE: Outboard CV joints can be cleaned in assembled form. For inspection/check Procedures see steps 4 through 8.
4. Mark the relative positions of the outer race, cage and inner race in the CV joint with an electric scriber.