Installing the Drive Shaft In the Transmission

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Fig 1: Lubricating Mating Surface At End Of Drive Shaft

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lubricate the mating surface at the end of the drive shaft. Use wheel bearing grease P/N 116 1241-3 (80 g). Press the drive shaft into the transmission.

Check that the lock goes into the groove by pulling the drive shaft constant velocity joint.

CAUTION: Do not pull the drive shaft when there is no axial stop.

Installing the sealing ring for the CV joint housing on the wheel spindle

Install the sealing ring for the CV joint housing on the wheel spindle according to Installing the Sealing Ring For the CV Joint Housing On the Wheel Spindle .