I removed the AOC and rear differential from my volvo and replaced the two pinion shaft bearings/two part seal and fluids with AOC filter. Special tools I made.I was able to just lower the frame without removing it. Good work for showing others that it can be done!
am I correct in saying this car has front and rear differentials as well as an angle gear coming from the gearbox? I was under the imression that the car does not have front differential but instead the two CV in the front are just driven by the gearbox and then the angle gear takes some of the power to the rear diff when needed.
The front is a traditional style FWD transmission, so no standalone diff, but diff function built into the transmission. From this there is an angle gear casing, which changes drive direction to send power down the tailshaft. This is always spinning, even when there is no requirement for rear drive. The rear haldex differential has internal clutches. When slip is detected, it engages these clutches and transfers power from the spinning tailshaft to the rear wheels.
