Drive Shaft Right, Replacing

Replacing the front right drive shaft

Special tools:
999 5462 Jimmy tool 999 5462 Jimmy Tool

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Preparatory work

Draining oil

Note! Only applies to cars with 4T65AWD transmissions.

Drain the transmission fluid. See Transmission Fluid, Replacing
Drain the transmission fluid, for 4T65AWD, see Replacing the pinion seal for the bevel gear Replacing the Pinion Seal for the Bevel Gear.

Removal

Removing the drive shaft from the wheel hub
To remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub, see Replacing the front left drive shaft Drive Shaft Left, Replacing.

Removing the splash guard





Note! Only applies to cars with AW55-50, AW50AWD or M66AWD transmissions.

Remove the splash guard under the engine.

Draining transmission fluid





Note! Only applies to cars with M66AWD transmissions.

Collect the oil in a container.
Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil. Install the plug with a new gasket. Tighten. See Transmission Fluid, Replacing

Removing the drive shaft





Note! Only applies to cars with AW55-50, AW50AWD or M66AWD transmissions.

Remove the bearing cap for the drive shaft.
Hold down the spring strut. Pull out the drive shaft.

Applies from chassis no. 1354116-




Use: 999 7251 Press tool 999 7251 Press Tool and 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder.

Removing the drive shaft, continued





Note! Only applies to cars with 4T65AWD transmissions.

Detach the drive shaft. Use jimmy bar 999 5462 Jimmy tool 999 5462 Jimmy Tool B (modified according to the Tool Bulletin). Hold the spring strut out of the way and remove the drive shaft. Do not damage the sealing ring in the chain housing when removing the drive shaft.

Installing the drive shaft

Note! For tightening torques, see [1][2]Specifications

Installing the drive shaft in the transmission





Note! Only applies to cars with 4T65AWD transmissions.

Lubricate the mating surface of the drive shaft. Use oil P/N 116 1745-3 (1 liter container).
Press the drive shaft into the transmission. Check that the snap ring is in the groove in the transmission.
Pull the constant velocity joint to check that the drive shaft is secure.

Note! Do not pull the drive shaft as the axial pinions cannot support large loads.

Installing the drive shaft in the transmission, continued





Note! Only applies to cars with AW55-50, AW50AWD or M66AWD transmissions.

Install the drive shaft and bearing cap. Use two M8 screws. Tighten.

Installing the drive shaft on the wheel hub
To install the drive shaft on the wheel hub, see Replacing the front left drive shaft Drive Shaft Left, Replacing.

Filling with oil

Note! Only applies to cars with M66AWD transmissions.

Top up with new oil.

Installing the splash guard





Note! Only applies to cars with AW55-50, AW50AWD or M66AWD transmissions.

Install the splashguard under the engine.

Installing wheels
Install the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.

Finishing

Filling and checking the oil level

Note! Only applies to cars with 4T65AWD transmissions.

Fill through the dip stick pipe. Fill with as much new oil as was drained from the transmission.

Note! Oil grade: Only ATF fluid Dexron III (with G-license). Transmission oil, Volvo P/N 116 1521-8 (1 liter container), 116 1621-6 (4 liter container).

Check the oil level. See Oil level, checking Checking Oil Level.