Removing the rear propeller shaft

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Fig 1: Removing Screws From Joint Using Counterhold (999 5743)

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: If the same propeller shaft is to be reinstalled. Mark the position of the joint on the flange.

Remove the screws from the joint. Use counterhold 9995743 .

Leave one screw in place by a few threads for safety.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Propeller Shaft (Rear Exhaust System Section Removed)

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the screws from the propeller shaft center bearing.

Slacken off the screws in the support for the center bearing on the right-hand side a few turns. Fully remove the screws on the left-hand side

Let the center support hang down so that the propeller shaft can be angled.

Remove the screw from the joint.

Press the shaft joints together, detach it from the flange.

Remove the shaft.