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Remove the drive shaft

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Fig 1: Identifying Right-Hand Drive Shaft & Gearbox
GLL109235Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Take hold of the inner constant velocity joint. Pull the drive shaft straight out of the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not damage the seal.

NOTE:

Do not under any circumstances  pull the drive shaft in such a way that could cause the joints to separate. The joints do not have axial pinions.