Installing the drive shaft

Fig 1: Installing Drive Shaft

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Turn the stub axle for turning to the left.

Position mobile jack 9985972 under the control arm as a support.

Remove: 

• the bearing cap for the drive shaft
• the screws for the stub axle and spring strut.

Turn out the stub axle while pulling out the drive shaft. Do not stretch the brake hose and ABS line.

Position the end of the drive shaft on the support member. Place a cloth underneath to protect the drive shaft against dirt and scratches.

Hang the stub axle on the spring strut. Use hook 9995045 .