Lowering The Engine/Transmission Unit

Fig 1: Lifting Engine And Transmission Unit Using Lifting Table

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position a lifting table under the subframe with the table touching the subframe.

NOTE:

Make sure that the lifting table is centered under the subframe so that weight is distributed as evenly as possible.

Remove

Lower the engine/transmission unit approx. 15 cm so that the drive shafts create a horizontal line between the hub and the transmission.

NOTE:

Be very careful that no hoses, wiring, or anything else catches in the engine/transmission unit when it is lowered.

Unhook the link arms from the ball joint pin.

Detach the drive shafts from the hub.

NOTE:

Do not pull the drive shafts. They do not have axial locks.

Let the drive shafts rest against the link arms.

Continue lowering the engine/transmission unit.