Installing the left 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: Checking Drive Shafts

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Ensure that the ABS sensor pulse wheel on the drive shaft is free of dirt.

Press in the drive shaft firmly so that the snap ring engages in its groove in the differential gear. Check by pulling carefully on the drive shaft constant velocity joint.

NOTE: Ensure that the seal ring in the gearbox and the boot on the drive shaft are not damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder

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Apply metallic adhesive 1161370-0 on the drive shaft splines for the hub as illustrated.

Fold out and turn the spring strut and locate the drive shaft in the hub.

Use holder 9995563 to press the control arm down.

Fit the drive shaft nut manually.

Early design (M20): Use a new oiled nut.

Late design (M22): The old nut can be used again. Oil the nut.

Remove the holder.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the drive shaft boot.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Sleeves

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Fit to both sides:

Control arm/ball joint to wheel spindle. Remove the sleeve 9995562 from the ball joint. Make sure that the ball joint pin's groove fits to the screw hole in the wheel spindle. Use new lock nuts for the screws. Torque: 50 Nm .
The linkage to the anti-roll bar. Use new lock nuts. Torque: 50 Nm .