2003 Volvo XC90 Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Volvo XC90

  • 2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 L5 GAS, CC:2500, Fuel Injection
  • 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS, CC:2917, Fuel Injection

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Rear -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • On models with AWD, remove drain plug and drain transmission fluid.
  • On all models, remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove bolt for wheel hub driveshaft.
  • Counterhold using a suitable tool in brake disc vents.
  • Tap end of drive shaft approximately 20-25mm into wheel hub.
  • Remove nut for ball joint and control arm. If ball joint pinion moves, counterhold end of lug using suitable tool.
  • Disconnect ball joint pinion from control arm using suitable tool.
  • Install cap nut using suitable tool on ball joint pinion.
  • Tighten nut against control arm, the...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • Remove front member from body, exhaust pipe and Three-Way Catalytic Converter.
  • Remove brake pipe from mountings in member. If the same driveshaft is to be reinstalled. Mark the driveshaft CV joint in relation to the bevel gear flange.
  • Support front section of exhaust pipe so as not to put strain on exhaust manifold.
  • Remove rear exhaust system assembly.
  • Remove bolts from joint using suitable tool to hold driveline while removing bolts.
  • Leave one bolt in place by a few threads for safety.
  • On models with vibration dampner, hold driveline with suitab...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 L5 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front member from body, exhaust pipe and Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC).
  • Remove brake pipe from mountings in member. If same propeller shaft is to be reinstalled, mark propeller shaft CV joint in relation to bevel gear flange.
  • Remove screws from propeller shaft. Use a suitable counterhold tool.
  • Support front section of exhaust pipe so as not to put strain on exhaust manifold.
  • Remove rear exhaust system assembly. If same propeller shaft is to be reused, mark propeller shaft CV joint in relation to flange.
  • Remove screws from joint. Use a suitab...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Rear -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 L5 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front member from body, exhaust pipe and three-way catalytic converter (TWC).
  • Remove brake pipe from mountings in member.
  • Remove front propeller shaft. If same propeller shaft is to be reinstalled, mark propeller shaft CV joint in relation to bevel gear flange.
  • Remove screws from propeller shaft. Use a suitable counterhold tool.
  • Remove rear section of exhaust system.
  • Support front section of exhaust pipe so as not to put strain on exhaust manifold.
  • Remove rear exhaust system assembly.
  • Remove rear propeller shaft. If same propeller shaft is to be reu...

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