Fit the Boots

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Fig 1: Identifying Pliers 9512619

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

CAUTION: Ensure that there is no grease on the mating surfaces between the boots and the constant velocity joints and the shaft.

Remove excess grease using denatured alcohol.

Pull on the boots on the constant velocity joints and make sure that they are correctly positioned on the drive shaft.

Install new clamps.

Use pliers 9512619 .

NOTE: See Drive Shafts, Installing for drive shaft installation. The method is the same for the left and right drive shaft.