Removing The Rear Wheel Hub

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Raise the car.

Fig 1: Brake Disc And Locating Pin

GLL104735

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove

the wheel
the brake caliper mounting screws. Hang the caliper up using a piece of wire
the locating pin for the brake disc
the brake disc
the ABS-cable holder
the ABS sensor. Hang up the sensor using a piece of wire.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm

GLL104738

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Press up the control arm slightly. Use a mobile jack.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Rear Wheel Hub Removal

GLL104739

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

(The illustration displays the rear wheel hub schematically)

the screws from rear wheel hub
the rear wheel hub.

Fig 4: Grinding Lower Rear Screw

GLL104740

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE:

The flange on the lower rear screw must be ground off as illustrated before it can be removed from the wheel spindle.