Removing the Drive Shaft From the Gearbox

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.

Position a container under the gearbox to collect the oil (Applies to cars with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).

Remove the bearing cap from the support bearing for the drive shaft.

Pull the drive shaft out of the gearbox.

NOTE: Pull the inner section of the drive shaft closest to the gearbox when removing it. There is no axial stop in the inner joint.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the drive shaft when removing it from the gearbox.

Install to the transmission (Applies to vehicles with manual and automatic transmission AW50-42).