Installing driveshafts

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: Identifying Bearing Cap

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Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shafts

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CAUTION:

Take care not to damage driveshaft seals or boot (gaiter).

Right drive shaft

Replace bearing cap. Tighten to 25 Nm .
Reinstall splashguard under engine. Splashguard under engine (earlier models).

Left drive shaft

Push driveshaft in correctly so its circlip engages with differential slot. Ensure that the drive shaft circlip is correctly located in its groove. Check by carefully pulling on the drive shaft inner joint.