Installing the propeller shaft

Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft Installation

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install the propeller shaft using the marking made earlier. See Removing the propeller shaft .

Check carefully that the mating surfaces on the propeller shaft and flange are clean.

Use new screws when installing the propeller shaft. First tighten the screws that are opposite each other. See Summary of tightening torques for specific components . Then tighten all screws crosswise. See Summary of tightening torques for specific components . Use counterhold 9995743 .

Install: 

• the support for the center bearing on the car body. Tighten
• the screws for the center bearing on the propeller shaft. Tighten.