How to remove and refit a driveshaft on Volvo S70?

To remove the driveshaft, begin by firmly applying the handbrake and chocking the rear wheels to make sure the car is on its wheels to loosen or tighten the driveshaft nut in order to avoid putting too much load on the jack. For steel wheels, remove the wheel trim to get to the drive shaft nut while the wheel is on the ground, for alloy wheels remove the wheel and place a temporary spare in its place for access. With an assistant pressing the brake pedal, use a socket and long extension bar to slacken the driveshaft retaining nut which is very tight, be sure to use quality tools. Loosen front wheel bolts, raise the front and support it on axle stands before removing front roadwheel. Remove the slackened driveshaft retaining nut that is being checked for threads and consider replacing it if it has been removed several times. Remove the ABS wheel sensor from the steering knuckle and remove the ABS wheel sensor wiring from the suspension strut bracket. Undo the bolt that holds the brake hose and ABS wiring bracket to the inner wheel arch, and then hammer the driveshaft CV joint free of the hub flange by tapping it inwards with a plastic/copper mallet. If removing the right-hand driveshaft, remove the splash guard underneath the engine. Undo the nut and clamp bolt holding the suspension control arm balljoint to the steering knuckle, pushing down on the suspension arm if necessary to release the balljoint shank. Swivel the suspension strut and steering knuckles assembly outwards to withdraw the CV joint of the driveshaft out of the hub flange. For the left hand driveshaft, lever the inner CV joint off the transmission without damaging the oil seal or gaiter and withdraw the driveshaft. For the right-hand driveshaft, remove the intermediate shaft support bearing cap, pull the intermediate shaft out of the transmission and pull the driveshaft assembly out of the transmission. Refitting means doing the reverse of removal and making sure all residual traces of adhesive, rust, oil, and dirt are cleaned from the splines and teeth of the outer CV joint. For the left hand driveshaft, make sure the inner CV joint is pushed all the way into the transmission for the circlip to lock up. Bead of metal adhesive to splines of outer CV joint before fitting into hub flange, lubricate threads of CV joint and driveshaft retaining nut with engine oil, or use a new one if there are any doubts about the old one. Fit the same wheel used to loosen the driveshaft nut, bring the car down, and tighten all nuts and bolts in accordance with torque requirement, using a torque wrench and an angle-tightening gage for the driveshaft nut. Make sure the ABS sensor and the place where it mounts in the steering knuckle are clean before refitting and if necessary, refit the alloy wheel making sure the roadwheel bolts are tightened to the torque indicated.

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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 31492149
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft 2504; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft
- Replaced by: 32339127
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S90 | 2017-2018 | T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- V90 | 2018-2021 | T5 Inscription, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- V90 Cross Country | 2017-2021 | T5, T6, T6 Ocean Race | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 32249688
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft
- Replaces: 31437446, 31492977, 32249946
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- XC40 | 2019-2023 | B4 Plus, B4 Ultimate, B5 Core, B5 Plus, B5 Ultimate, T4 Inscription, T4 Momentum, T4 R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- XC40 Recharge | 2021-2023 | Base, Core, Plus, Ultimate | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 32249780
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft 2504; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft
- Replaced by: 32339135
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S90 | 2017 | T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- V90 Cross Country | 2017 | T6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 32249786
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Drive Shaft Assembly, Propeller Shaft
- Replaces: 31492430, 31437114
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2017-2018 | Polestar, T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- S60 Cross Country | 2017-2018 | T5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- V60 | 2015-2018 | Polestar, T5, T5 Dynamic, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V60 Cross Country | 2015-2018 | T5, T5 Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 32339130
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft
- Replaces: 31492144, 32249773
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- XC90 | 2016-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Plus, B6 Core, B6 Plus, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 First Edition, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 32339131
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft
- Replaces: 32249774, 31492145
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- XC60 | 2018-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Inscription, B5 Momentum, B5 Plus, B5 R-Design, B5 Ultimate, B6 Inscription, B6 Momentum, B6 R-Design, B6 Ultimate, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 Polestar, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Inscription Expression, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge Polestar, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 32339133
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft
- Replaces: 31437627, 32249776
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- S60 | 2019-2023 | B5 Core, B5 Inscription, B5 Momentum, B5 Plus, B5 R-Design, B5 Ultimate, Recharge R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Polestar, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Core, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge Plus, T8 Recharge Polestar, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge R-Design Expression, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- V60 | 2019-2023 | T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Polestar, T8 Recharge Polestar | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- V60 Cross Country | 2020-2023 | B5 Plus, B5 Ultimate, T5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Volvo Drive Shaft Part Number: 32249772
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft, Propeller Shaft
- Replaced by: 32339129
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S90 | 2018-2023 | B6 Inscription, B6 Momentum, B6 Plus, B6 R-Design, B6 Ultimate, T5 Momentum, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T8 Inscription, T8 Momentum, T8 R-Design, T8 Recharge Inscription, T8 Recharge R-Design, T8 Recharge Ultimate | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 9463300
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- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S70 | 2000 | AWD, Base, GLT, GLT SE, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- V70 | 2000 | Base, GLT, GLT SE, R AWD, T5, X/C AWD SE | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 30713371
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft 2505; Drive Shaft; Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- V70 | 2003-2007 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, R, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 31256270
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- Other Name: Propeller Shaft 2507; Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2003-2009 | 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, AWD, Base, T5 | 5 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 30783345
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- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
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- XC90 | 2009-2011 | 3.2, V8 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 30787840
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- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
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- XC70 | 2008 | 3.2 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 31256000
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- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
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- XC70 | 2009-2012 | 3.2, T6 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 31256269
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- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
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- S40 | 2005-2010 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- V50 | 2005-2010 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 31256271
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- Other Name: Drive Shaft; Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- XC90 | 2003-2006 | 2.5T, Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 31256272
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- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
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- XC90 | 2005-2008 | 3.2, V8, V8 Ocean Race, V8 Sport | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 31325356
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- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
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- XC90 | 2011-2013 | 3.2, 3.2 R-Design, V8 | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 31367784
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- S60 | 2013-2014 | T5, T6, T6 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- V60 | 2015 | T5, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T5 Premier Plus, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Volvo Propeller Shaft Part Number: 30735027
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Propeller Shaft 2603; Drive Shaft; Driveshaft; Propeller Shaft
Fits the following Volvo Models:
- XC90 | 2003-2005 | T6 | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS

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Volvo Driveshaft

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Volvo Driveshaft Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to remove and refit a driveshaft on Volvo S70?
A:
To remove the driveshaft, begin by firmly applying the handbrake and chocking the rear wheels to make sure the car is on its wheels to loosen or tighten the driveshaft nut in order to avoid putting too much load on the jack. For steel wheels, remove the wheel trim to get to the drive shaft nut while the wheel is on the ground, for alloy wheels remove the wheel and place a temporary spare in its place for access. With an assistant pressing the brake pedal, use a socket and long extension bar to slacken the driveshaft retaining nut which is very tight, be sure to use quality tools. Loosen front wheel bolts, raise the front and support it on axle stands before removing front roadwheel. Remove the slackened driveshaft retaining nut that is being checked for threads and consider replacing it if it has been removed several times. Remove the ABS wheel sensor from the steering knuckle and remove the ABS wheel sensor wiring from the suspension strut bracket. Undo the bolt that holds the brake hose and ABS wiring bracket to the inner wheel arch, and then hammer the driveshaft CV joint free of the hub flange by tapping it inwards with a plastic/copper mallet. If removing the right-hand driveshaft, remove the splash guard underneath the engine. Undo the nut and clamp bolt holding the suspension control arm balljoint to the steering knuckle, pushing down on the suspension arm if necessary to release the balljoint shank. Swivel the suspension strut and steering knuckles assembly outwards to withdraw the CV joint of the driveshaft out of the hub flange. For the left hand driveshaft, lever the inner CV joint off the transmission without damaging the oil seal or gaiter and withdraw the driveshaft. For the right-hand driveshaft, remove the intermediate shaft support bearing cap, pull the intermediate shaft out of the transmission and pull the driveshaft assembly out of the transmission. Refitting means doing the reverse of removal and making sure all residual traces of adhesive, rust, oil, and dirt are cleaned from the splines and teeth of the outer CV joint. For the left hand driveshaft, make sure the inner CV joint is pushed all the way into the transmission for the circlip to lock up. Bead of metal adhesive to splines of outer CV joint before fitting into hub flange, lubricate threads of CV joint and driveshaft retaining nut with engine oil, or use a new one if there are any doubts about the old one. Fit the same wheel used to loosen the driveshaft nut, bring the car down, and tighten all nuts and bolts in accordance with torque requirement, using a torque wrench and an angle-tightening gage for the driveshaft nut. Make sure the ABS sensor and the place where it mounts in the steering knuckle are clean before refitting and if necessary, refit the alloy wheel making sure the roadwheel bolts are tightened to the torque indicated.