Preparations For Removal Of The Drive Shafts

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Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Hub Assembly And Components

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove on the left and right-hand sides

the tie rod from the wheel spindle
the link rod from the anti-roll bar
the screw that holds the brake pipe bracket to the bodywork
the nut holding the control arm to the ball joint
the center screw from the end of the drive shaft.