Drive shaft right, replacing: Removal

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Preparatory work

Fig 1: Identifying Splash Guard

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the drive shaft from the wheel hub. See Drive shaft, left, replacing
the splash guard under the engine.

Removing the drive shaft from the transmission

Fig 2: Bearing Cap And Drive Shaft Support Bearing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position a container under the transmission to collect the oil (Applies to cars with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).

Remove the bearing cap from the support bearing for the drive shaft.

Pull the drive shaft out of the transmission.

NOTE: Pull the inner section of the drive shaft closest to the transmission when removing it. There is no axial stop in the inner joint.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the drive shaft when removing it from the transmission.

Install sealing plug 9995488 in the transmission (applies to vehicles with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).