S40 (New) General : - Suspension/Heat Shield?

Pilsbury · Apr 23rd, 2011, 00:28

Quick question.

I have two strange noises from the front right wheel which I cant pinpoint and Volvo refuse to accept exist.

The first is a strange creaking noise when first pulling away. Doesnt happen after this but happens everytime I stop and start.

The second has just started and sounds like a 'CHIRPING' noise when I hit bumps in the road. Almost as though there is a small bird in my suspension.

I am not technically minded and Volvo wont help despite having the car for three days. Any ideas would be gratefully recieved. With the long weekend I am looking to jack the car up and have a poke around. There arent major I hope but annoying on long drives with the windows down in this glorious weather.

Car is a '59 plate S40 D5 R-Design 18k on the clock.

Clan · Apr 23rd, 2011, 09:07

Bothj your noises are related ....Driveshaft spline noise , remove the centre bolt , press out the driveshaft in its splines about 1/2 inch ,( easy to do its hand tight ) apply some loctite ( or grease) to the back face of the driveshaft flange which presses up against the wheel bearing , re-assemble with a new bolt and torque up properly ... tell them that it will be a warranty issue ...

Pilsbury · Apr 23rd, 2011, 11:51

That doesnt sound good, i take it its not dangerous. Is it common on such a new car?

So in other words take it back to them and let them have it for a few more days.

Cheers Clan, awesome knowledge.

Clan · Apr 23rd, 2011, 13:29

No its not at all detremental , and can happen at any age , it is more common on the
V70 and s60 from 2004 - 2007 .
Just tell them what you think it is and they can do it whilst you wait :-)

Apr 23rd, 2011, 00:28	#1
Pilsbury S40 D5 SE R-Design Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2018 20:49 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Banstead	Suspension/Heat Shield? Quick question. I have two strange noises from the front right wheel which I cant pinpoint and Volvo refuse to accept exist. The first is a strange creaking noise when first pulling away. Doesnt happen after this but happens everytime I stop and start. The second has just started and sounds like a 'CHIRPING' noise when I hit bumps in the road. Almost as though there is a small bird in my suspension. I am not technically minded and Volvo wont help despite having the car for three days. Any ideas would be gratefully recieved. With the long weekend I am looking to jack the car up and have a poke around. There arent major I hope but annoying on long drives with the windows down in this glorious weather. Car is a '59 plate S40 D5 R-Design 18k on the clock.

Apr 23rd, 2011, 09:07	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Bothj your noises are related ....Driveshaft spline noise , remove the centre bolt , press out the driveshaft in its splines about 1/2 inch ,( easy to do its hand tight ) apply some loctite ( or grease) to the back face of the driveshaft flange which presses up against the wheel bearing , re-assemble with a new bolt and torque up properly ... tell them that it will be a warranty issue ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 23rd, 2011, 13:29	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	No its not at all detremental , and can happen at any age , it is more common on the V70 and s60 from 2004 - 2007 . Just tell them what you think it is and they can do it whilst you wait :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 23rd, 2011, 11:51	#3
Pilsbury S40 D5 SE R-Design Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2018 20:49 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Banstead	That doesnt sound good, i take it its not dangerous. Is it common on such a new car? So in other words take it back to them and let them have it for a few more days. Cheers Clan, awesome knowledge.

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