XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Boot CV joint housing, replacing
Special tools:
951 2619 Pliers See: Tools and Equipment/951 2619 Pliers
Disassembly
Note! Preparatory work, left-hand side: See Replacing the front left drive shaft See: Service and Repair/Drive Shaft Left, Replacing.
Preparatory work, right-hand side: See Replacing the front right drive shaft See: Service and Repair/Drive Shaft Right, Replacing.
Note! The inner constant velocity joint must not be split.
Removing the boot
Secure the drive shaft in a vice with soft jaws.
Remove the clamps from the boots.
Cut the boot and remove it from the shaft.
Checking the measurements
Wipe off the grease from the constant velocity joint housing.
Measure the distance from the inner ring to the inner groove on the shaft. Note the measurement.
Removing the constant velocity joint housing
