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Old Jan 27th, 2024, 09:12   #2
Tannaton
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My xc90 developed a scraping/grinding noise in the front driver's axel. My (local Volvo indi) said the driveshaft needed to be replaced. They have sourced 2 different OEM ones and neither have fit - too short apparently. The part numbers match but they think it might be that the generic part is for the diesel and the 3.2 is different. Is this possible? The part from Volvo is 4 times the price so hoping to sort as OEM. Any thoughts welcome!
The Volvo one might be x4 the price but it will fit...

If you share your VIN number, someone with VIDA may be able to get you the part number.

The 3.2 uses the same gearbox as the D5 but I guess it may be positioned slightly differently in the car, necessitating different shafts (perhaps).

I'd also add your local Indie does not appear to be competent, these are not usually difficult cars to get parts for, if you match on part number and it is an original (Volvo) part - it will fit.
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