I'm replacing the CV boot on a 1998 Volvo S70 automatic on the passenger side. I replaced the drivers side a couple years ago.

I'm at the point in the Chilton's Manual that says "remove the bearing cap, and pull the shaft out of the transmission". What is a bearing cap and how is it removed since there are no pictures of this in the manual?

 

That is the bracket that bolts to the motor to support the axle.
There is 2 12MM bolts holding the outer bracket to the inner bracket.

 

How difficult and what would it cost to do this? I was replacing my brakes several hours ago and discovered grease everywhere around the front passenger side. It was the boot, a slit about 1/3 through.

Thanks in Advance