Installing the propeller shaft

Fig 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install the propeller shaft using the marking made earlier. See For cars with a vibration damper on the Active on Demand Coupling flange .

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 according to Summary of tightening torques for specific components . Then tighten all screws crosswise according to Summary of tightening torques for specific components . Use counterhold 9997057 .

Install: 

• the 4x M8 screws for the support for the center bearing on the car body. Tighten
• the 2x M8 screws for the propeller shaft center bearing. Tighten.

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft Center Bearing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

For cars with a vibration damper on the Active on Demand Coupling flange 

Use counterhold 9512940 .

Install: 

• the 4x M8 screws for the support for the center bearing on the car body. Tighten
• the 2x M8 screws for the propeller shaft center bearing. Tighten.