Installing the final drive housing on the mobile jack

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Fig 1: Identifying Lower Cover, Active On Demand Coupling & Final Drive

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position the lower cover and the final drive on the mobile jack. Tighten the hose clamp over the viscous coupling housing and the universal plate.

Lubricate the lips on the sealing rings for the drive shafts. Use grease 1161241-3.

Press the drive shafts into place in the final drive housing.

Pull the inner joint housings to check that the snap rings on the shafts have engaged in their channels on the final drive

NOTE: Be very careful when positioning the shaft in the resting position. The inner joint may be damaged if the shaft releases under its own weight.