XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Move the spring strut back slightly to expose the ball joint. Hold the spring strut in place using 999 5682 Tensioner band See: Tools and Equipment/999
5682 Tensioner Band.
Removing the ball joint from the wheel spindle
Install:
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999 7149 Nut See: Tools and Equipment/999 7149 Nut (coarse thread pitch) For earlier versions use: 999 7230 Nut See: Tools and
Equipment/999 7230 Nut (fine thread pitch) for later versions, on the ball joint
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999 2709 SLEDGE See: Tools and Equipment/999 2709 Sledge on the nut.
Tap loose the ball joint.
Cleaning the ball joint mounting
Warning! Always use protective goggles.
Clean the seat for the ball joint and the contact surfaces with a rotating steel brush. Grease the seat with wheel bearing grease, P/N 1161689.
Installation
