V70 G/box: 2WD: - Passenger Side Drive Shaft Removal and Replacement HELP!!!!

mattcope · Mar 19th, 2018, 18:46

Hi Everyone,

I have made a massive boo boo and accidentaly knocked my half shaft out of the CV joint. Long story short I replaced the engine mounts, lowered the car down, went to pull away and the car didnt move and it munched the CV joint.

The question is:

1) How do I remove it? I have VIDA dont unfortunately it doesnt seem to want to work any more.

2) Where is a good place to buy drive shafts from?

Cheers

Matt

oragex · Mar 19th, 2018, 20:24

Take out the center axle bolt (read about it on google) and tap first in the center to push back the axle see if it moves easily.

At the transmission I use the spare wheel lug key from the trunk to pry between the CV joint and the transmission to pop it free from the transmission (remove the large engine splash shield if you have it) then the proper route is to undo the two large bolts at the strut (I use a 13/16in imperial socket with a 1/2in ratchet+2-3ft extension bar on the nut side, plus a 18mm wrench to keep the bolt from turning), remove the abs sensor to be safe (10mm bolt then pry up with flat screw driver from underneath) then swing the spindle to free the axle. It passes tight, careful with the plastic seal over the wheel bearing, remember which side it goes back.

You may need a can to rest the spindle on it while it's detached from the strut.

mattcope · Mar 20th, 2018, 17:26

Cheers oragex

Is there also a circlip on the dif end?

Cheers

Matt

oragex · Mar 21st, 2018, 11:56

Yes, there is one and it's important not to discard it as many found out refurbished/aftermarket units had the wrong size of this circlip.

Kevin_L · Mar 21st, 2018, 12:29

I bought a near side drive shaft a few months back which I ended up not using - it's brand new (pattern) still have the receipt - I'm enfield so just down the A10 from Cambridge - if you're interested!!

Kevin_L · Mar 21st, 2018, 12:29

ps - 2005 V70 automatic 2.4litre petrol non-turbo

Mar 19th, 2018, 18:46	#1
mattcope Junior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2019 19:27 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cambridge	Passenger Side Drive Shaft Removal and Replacement HELP!!!! Hi Everyone, I have made a massive boo boo and accidentaly knocked my half shaft out of the CV joint. Long story short I replaced the engine mounts, lowered the car down, went to pull away and the car didnt move and it munched the CV joint. The question is: 1) How do I remove it? I have VIDA dont unfortunately it doesnt seem to want to work any more. 2) Where is a good place to buy drive shafts from? Cheers Matt

Mar 19th, 2018, 20:24	#2
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Take out the center axle bolt (read about it on google) and tap first in the center to push back the axle see if it moves easily. At the transmission I use the spare wheel lug key from the trunk to pry between the CV joint and the transmission to pop it free from the transmission (remove the large engine splash shield if you have it) then the proper route is to undo the two large bolts at the strut (I use a 13/16in imperial socket with a 1/2in ratchet+2-3ft extension bar on the nut side, plus a 18mm wrench to keep the bolt from turning), remove the abs sensor to be safe (10mm bolt then pry up with flat screw driver from underneath) then swing the spindle to free the axle. It passes tight, careful with the plastic seal over the wheel bearing, remember which side it goes back. You may need a can to rest the spindle on it while it's detached from the strut. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c Last edited by oragex; Mar 19th, 2018 at 20:29.

Mar 21st, 2018, 11:56	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Yes, there is one and it's important not to discard it as many found out refurbished/aftermarket units had the wrong size of this circlip. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 21st, 2018, 12:29	#5
Kevin_L Senior Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 20:52 Join Date: May 2006 Location: enfield	drive shaft I bought a near side drive shaft a few months back which I ended up not using - it's brand new (pattern) still have the receipt - I'm enfield so just down the A10 from Cambridge - if you're interested!!

Mar 20th, 2018, 17:26	#3
mattcope Junior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2019 19:27 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cambridge	Cheers oragex Is there also a circlip on the dif end? Cheers Matt

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