Installing the right drive shaft on the gearbox, stub axle and control 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: Ensure that the seal is in place on the drive shaft. Install the sealing ring for the constant velocity joint housing. See Seal CV joint housing, replacing .

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

Press down the control arm. Locate the spring strut in the ball joint pinion for the spring strut in the control arm.

Position the mobile jack lightly applied under the right side of the subframe.

Remove both the subframe screws.

Install:

new screws in the subframe
NOTE: Lubricate the screw threads.
the screws loosely in the rear edge of the support plate.

Tighten the subframe screws to light contact.

Remove the mobile jack.