1999 volvo v70xc AWD

My current symptoms all point to somewhere in the driveshaft.I am going to remove and drive to verify.are there ANY problems I may encounter as a result of removing the driveshaft such as future problems with tranny, engine code problems etc or can I really remove the driveshaft and drive as FWD.My understanding of removing it is 8 6mm allenbolts in front and 8 in the back.The center has something that keeps it in place.Should take less than an hour.Does anyone have detailed instructions.