Removing the propeller shaft

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Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe And Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)

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Remove the front member from the body, exhaust pipe and three-way catalytic converter (TWC). Remove the brake pipe from the mountings in the member.

Remove the screws from the propeller shaft center bearing.

Slacken off screws from the support for the center bearing.

Marking the propeller shaft CV joint/flange

Mark the position of the propeller shaft CV joint/flange. See Marking the propeller shaft and flange .

Fig 2: Identifying Propeller Shaft

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Press the drive shaft joints together as much as possible.

Remove the screws on left-hand side from the support for the center bearing.

Remove the shaft from the bevel gear.

Leave the end of the shaft resting against the anti-roll bar.

NOTE:

Be careful. Do not damage the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) or its cable.