Disconnecting drive shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Drive shaft from transmission so that the circlip is released from the differential housing. Use gimmy bar 9995633
NOTE:
Ensure that the gimmy bar is ground down so that it goes free of the bracket. See arrow as shown.