Removing the right-hand 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: Bearing Cap And Drive Shaft Support Bearing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the screws to the drive shaft bearing cap and remove the support bearing cap.

Remove the drive shaft. Pull the drive shaft straight out from the transmission. On AWD vehicles, the drive shaft runs through the bevel gear.