Is it okay to remove rear drive shaft?
Wrong again. Rear driveshaft, not drive axles. It would be okay to remove the driveshaft for the summer season, to at least reduce wear on the PTU and viscous clutch. Those only get damaged when a FRONT axle breaks and you continue driving it.
When to remove prophaft from Volvo V70?
Propshaft already removed during fault finding, vibration at speed, could also be felt around roundabouts or significant right turns at speeds of 30mph or more.
What should I do if my drive shaft is leaking?
Using both hands gently slide the driveshaft from the transmission or transfer case. A small amount of fluid might leak out so have a fluid catch basin ready. This would be a good time to replace leaking transmission tail housing seal, universal joints or if removing the transmission or differential repairs are needed. 5. Check U joints
What kind of bolts do you need to remove a driveshaft?
Remove Driveshaft Bolts Remove the shaft differential flange mounting bolts. These bolts will be very tight so use good quality tools to avoid stripping. Some bolts can head 12 point heads as in this example which used a 13mm 12 point socket to remove.
What happens if front axle breaks on AWD?
Those only get damaged when a FRONT axle breaks and you continue driving it. You are still going to have the rear halfshafts and differential turning, so make sure the rear diff has enough oil in it.
How to fill a hole in a rear axle driveline?
Access is so tough that it is not possible to get the fill plug started in the threads by hand. Use a leftover piece of heater hose ~4 inches long stuck on the end of the 3/8 extension flipped backwards so the the heater hose fits tight on it, then engage the other end of the hose on the 13mm hex nut to get the plug threads engaged in the hole.
What’s the difference between rear drive and front drive?
As the belt rides higher and lower in the pulleys, the effective gear ratios between the driving and driven shafts change. Still the classic, rear drive was basically the only drivetrain system for many years.