Removing the final drive housing

Fig 1: Positioning Mobile Jack (998 5972) Together With Fixture (999 5972)

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position mobile jack 9985972 and universal plate 9995972 against the cover and the AOC (Active on Demand Coupling)/ final drive.

Remove the 8 screws from the cover and the screw from the front bushing on the final drive.

Position thick cloths between the drive shafts and the inner sections on the trailing arms.

Lower the hoist with the cover. Leave the final drive housing hanging from the drive shafts.

NOTE: Keep the loose washer situated between the top of the front bushing and the rear axle member.