Preparations For Removing the Drive Shaft

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Fig 1: Screw For Drive Shaft & Nut For Ball Joint And Control Arm

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the wheel
the screw for the drive shaft
the nut for the ball joint and control arm. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot does not rotate.

Fig 2: Positioning Tensioning Straps As Close To Ball Joints

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Press down on the control arm.

Use tensioning strap .

Position the tensioning straps as close to the ball joints as possible.

Use the tensioning straps to press down the control arm until it is in contact with the sub-frame.

Unhook the spring strut/ball joint from the control arm.