Installing the new primary shaft seal

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Primary Shaft Seal & Drift Tool 999 7004

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lubricate the lip of the primary shaft seal. Use grease, P/N 1161241-3.

Use drift 9997004 when installing the primary shaft seal.

Pull the sliding drift sleeve forward. Press the seal into place.

Guide drift on primary shaft. Tap in the seal until the sliding drift sleeve is against the transmission and in the rear sleeve position.

Fig 1: Identifying Primary Shaft Seal & Drift Tool 999 7004

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Lubricate the lip of the primary shaft seal. Use grease, P/N 1161241-3.

Use drift 9997004 when installing the primary shaft seal.

Pull the sliding drift sleeve forward. Press the seal into place.

Guide drift on primary shaft. Tap in the seal until the sliding drift sleeve is against the transmission and in the rear sleeve position.