Venting the boot

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Fig 1: Inserting Screwdriver Between Drive Shaft And Gaiter

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Venting is carried out to remove any over pressure in the boot. Use a rounded screwdriver.

Carefully insert the screwdriver between the drive shaft and boot. Ensure that the boot is in position on the drive shaft.

Ensure that the boot is aligned against the inner rib on the drive shaft. Install a new clamp. Use pliers 9512619 .

Install the drive shaft according to Drive shafts, replace .

Fig 1: Venting Boot

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Venting is carried out to remove any over pressure in the boot.

Use a rounded screwdriver. Carefully insert the screwdriver between the drive shaft and boot. Ensure that the boot is in position on the drive shaft. Ensure that the boot is aligned against the inner rib on the drive shaft.

Install a new clamp. Use pliers 9512619 .