Removing And Installing Stub Axle: Remove
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.
Raise the car.
Remove
- the wheel
- the anti-roll bar link from the spring strut. Use a fixed wrench as a counterhold
- the ABS sensor. Hang up sensor with a piece of wire
- ABS sensor cable from spring strut
- brake caliper and limiter mounting screws
- the limiter. Hang caliper up with a piece of wire.
- drive shaft screw. Use a screwdriver as counterhold on the brake disc
- locating pin holding brake disc
- brake disc.
Slacken off end of the drive shaft in the hub by knocking the drive shaft into the hub approximately 10-15 mm . Use a rubber or copper mallet.
- tie rod ends from the steering arm. Use puller 9995259 .
- both screws retaining the spring strut in the stub axle.
Prize out the stub axle.
Pull out the drive shaft and fold to one side. Hang up drive shaft on a hook 9995045 .
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the drive shaft boot.
- nut on ball joint. Use a Torx wrench as counterhold
- stub axle.