Expose the outer constant velocity joint

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Fig 1: Identifying Outer Constant Velocity Joint

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the clamps from the boot.
Pull the boot off of the constant velocity joint.
Wipe off the grease from the constant velocity joint.
Fasten the drive shaft in a vise so that the recess for the lock ring points up.

Adapt a drift as described in Adapting a drift .