Installing the propeller shaft

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Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Check that the mating surfaces on the propeller shaft CV joint 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

Fig 2: Identifying Front Propeller Shaft And Special Tool 999 7057

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install the propeller shaft using the marking made earlier.

Tightening the propeller shaft CV joint

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

Use new screws.

Tighten alternately to 10 Nm, see

Then alternately to 25 Nm. Summary of tightening torques for specific components