Installing the right-hand drive shaft to the gearbox, wheel spindle and link arm

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: Bearing Cap And Drive Shaft Support Bearing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fit the bearing cap to the drive shaft support bearing, 2 x M8.

Tighten.

NOTE: Make sure that the seal is fitted on the drive shaft.

Fit the drive shaft joint sealing ring in accordance with Seal CV joint housing, replacing .

Locate the drive shaft in the wheel hub. Install a new screw loosely in the drive shaft.

Press the link arm down and align the spring strut ball joint pin in the link arm.

Position the mobile jack under the right-hand side of the sub-frame with light contact. Remove both sub-frame screws.

Install:

new screws in the sub-frame

NOTE: Lubricate the screws' threads.

the screws loosely in the support plate at the rear.

Tighten the sub-frame screws to light contact.

Remove the mobile jack.