Removing the Drive Shaft From the Transmission

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: Removing Left Drive Shaft From Gearbox Using Jimmy Bar

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).

Use jimmy tool when removing the drive shaft.

NOTE: Pull the constant velocity joint, not the drive shaft joints, when removing the drive shaft. There is no axial pinion.

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

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