Removing the drive shaft

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 Drive Shaft Screw Using A Screwdriver As A Counter Hold On Brake Disc

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Remove the screw for the drive shaft. Use a screwdriver as a counterhold on the brake disc.

Knock the end of the drive shaft into the hub. Use a brass drift.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Ball Joint Pinion From Control Arm Using 999 7062

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Disconnect the ball joint pinion from the control arm. Use tool 9997062 .

Install cap nut 7062-1 on the ball joint pinion.

Tighten the nut against the control arm.

Then turn back one turn to form a gap between the cap nut and the control arm.

Position the extractor on the control arm. Detach the ball joint from the control arm.

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts & Screw Holding Steering Gear To Sub-Frame

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Remove the four nuts and screws holding the steering gear to the sub-frame.

Remove the power steering line from the clips on the sub-frame.

Fig 4: Identifying SIPS Member

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Remove:

the screw in the mounting for the front SIPS member
the brake pipe from the snap fastener on the member
The SIPS member.

Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Rubber Mountings

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Remove the rubber mountings for the exhaust pipe.