S40 2.4i L5-2.4L VIN 38 B5244S4 (2008)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Sealing ring, driveshaft, front right
Special tools:
999 1801 STANDARD SHAFT See: Tools and Equipment/999 1801 Standard Shaft
999 5541 PUNCH See: Tools and Equipment/999 5541 Punch
Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Method content
Seal drive shaft left-hand side, replacing
Removing the drive shaft
Due to the risk of the oil being exposed to dirt from a broken drive shaft seal, the oil in the gearbox must be changed. Drain the oil from the gearbox.
Transaxle oil (M/T) See: Manual Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Transaxle Oil
Transaxle oil (A/T) See: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Transmission Fluid, Replacing
Removing drive shaft
Remove the drive shaft. See: Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Driveshaft Left
Installing the drive shaft seal
Use a jimmy bar with a flat surface. Turn the flat surface towards the transmission housing.
Installing the drive shaft seal
Note! Wipe thoroughly before installing the new drive shaft seal.
Apply a small amount of grease to the sealing lip.
Use: 999 5541 PUNCH See: Tools and Equipment/999 5541 Punch and: 999 1801 STANDARD SHAFT See: Tools and Equipment/999 1801