Installing the new primary shaft seal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Primary Shaft Seal & Drift Tool 999 7004

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lubricate the lip of the primary shaft seal. Use grease, P/N 1161241-3.

Use drift 9997004 when installing the primary shaft seal.

Pull the sliding drift sleeve forward. Press the seal into place.

Guide drift on primary shaft. Tap in the seal until the sliding drift sleeve is against the transmission and in the rear sleeve position.