Installing The Propeller Shaft, Rear

Fig 1: Installing Propeller Shaft (Rear) Using Counterhold (999 5743)

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE:

If the same propeller shaft is to be reinstalled. Install the propeller shaft according to markings, see Removing the rear propeller shaft .

Check carefully that the mating surfaces on the propeller shaft and flange are clean.

Align the propeller shaft CV joint against the flange.

Install the screws loosely in the support for the center bearing and the propeller shaft.

Tightening the propeller shaft CV joint

Check carefully that the mating surfaces on the propeller shaft and flange are clean.

Use new screws when installing the propeller shaft. First tighten the screws that are opposite each other. Tighten to 10 Nm . Then tighten all the screws crosswise. Tighten to 25 Nm . Use counterhold 9995743 .