S40 V40: - Front wheel bearing, again!!!! - Page 2

shanegtr · Feb 22nd, 2015, 10:10

you can get it wrong just as easily with an angle gauge, espcially if you dont use it correctly. Im still not convinced that the torque on the CV nut has any effect on the bearing life as its not creating any pre load on the bearing itself

pierremcalpine · Feb 22nd, 2015, 11:59

For what it's worth I've had good luck just replacing the entire front spindle with bearing included with one from the wreck yard. It makes the job a ton easier and since bearings are supposed to last the lifetime of the car getting used ones isn't really a big deal.

shanegtr · Feb 22nd, 2015, 19:03

I do have a spare wreck in my shed which I would use for the parts if it is indeed the bearing gone - but generally speaking the older S/V40's are not all that common over here so getting hold of second hand spares isnt so easy

Feb 22nd, 2015, 10:10	#11
shanegtr Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 10:45 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth - Australia	you can get it wrong just as easily with an angle gauge, espcially if you dont use it correctly. Im still not convinced that the torque on the CV nut has any effect on the bearing life as its not creating any pre load on the bearing itself __________________ 1999 V40 2.0T

Feb 22nd, 2015, 11:59	#12
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	For what it's worth I've had good luck just replacing the entire front spindle with bearing included with one from the wreck yard. It makes the job a ton easier and since bearings are supposed to last the lifetime of the car getting used ones isn't really a big deal. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Feb 22nd, 2015, 19:03	#13
shanegtr Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2020 10:45 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth - Australia	I do have a spare wreck in my shed which I would use for the parts if it is indeed the bearing gone - but generally speaking the older S/V40's are not all that common over here so getting hold of second hand spares isnt so easy __________________ 1999 V40 2.0T

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