wheel bearings

keith58 · Aug 14th, 2018, 07:37

2005 s40 2.0d got a whirring noise when I get to 20/30 mph been to local garage and they checked front bearings and they said there is no play in either of the bearings but that it could be that one or both has just started to go. Asked them for a price and they said you cant change just the bearing you have to do full hub and was quoted £200 don't know if that's for both sides or just one? I had two new tyres put on and wheels swopped round so I know its not the tyre, most of steering parts have been done i.e track rod ends and drop links and there is no play in anything. Has anyone had same issue and is it right about not being able t o buy just the bearing? thanks in advance.

iainmd · Aug 14th, 2018, 07:54

Front bearings can be pressed out and replaced but requires tons of force and a press. The rears are a hub assembly replacement if I recall correctly.

T5R92011 · Aug 14th, 2018, 08:07

He is right about the bearing being part of the front hub.

You have to press the new hub(with bearing) into the steering knuckle.

Decent new front hub/bearing is about £60 from a manufacturer like SKF.

Welton · Aug 14th, 2018, 09:36

Just had both my front ones done, the new bearing comes as part of the hub with the wheel studs on, the whole thing gets mounted on the bottom of the suspension strut (getting the old one off is a pain).

The labour cost was £110.00 plus parts which I think were about 70.00 per bearing as they also include the ABS induction ring.

keith58 · Aug 14th, 2018, 13:29

does anyone have the Volvo part number by any chance or know where I can get it from Volvo wont give it.cheers

LizardOfBodom · Aug 14th, 2018, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith58

does anyone have the Volvo part number by any chance or know where I can get it from Volvo wont give it.cheers

I think its universal for all models, but Vida confirms this for S40 2005 diesel:

31340604

Tannaton · Aug 14th, 2018, 18:15

Not all noisy bearings have play in them, and not all play shows up when the car is jacked up with the wheel unloaded.

If you get to 50 mph on a quiet, smooth country road, swerve left and right alternately, if the noise subsides on right hand lock then it's the O/S bearing, and vice versa...

T5R92011 · Aug 14th, 2018, 21:41

My wheel bearing could be heard humming at approx 80mph, but below this is wasn't that noticable.

moorgate · Aug 14th, 2018, 22:26

just had mine done - two fronts on a T5. The noise was so bad that it drowned out the engine above 80mph, and made the front wheels feel like they were made out of squared-off washing machine drums. I was finicky about the source of the replacements and in the end agreed with the mechanics that they would use real Volvo parts, which sent me back £140 per side. The difference is phenomenal!

keith58 · Aug 15th, 2018, 16:04

The car drives great no problem with brakes or steering its just the noise think il just turn radio up a bit for time being.

Aug 14th, 2018, 07:37	#1
keith58 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2023 08:11 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: LEEDS	wheel bearings 2005 s40 2.0d got a whirring noise when I get to 20/30 mph been to local garage and they checked front bearings and they said there is no play in either of the bearings but that it could be that one or both has just started to go. Asked them for a price and they said you cant change just the bearing you have to do full hub and was quoted £200 don't know if that's for both sides or just one? I had two new tyres put on and wheels swopped round so I know its not the tyre, most of steering parts have been done i.e track rod ends and drop links and there is no play in anything. Has anyone had same issue and is it right about not being able t o buy just the bearing? thanks in advance.

Aug 14th, 2018, 07:54	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Front bearings can be pressed out and replaced but requires tons of force and a press. The rears are a hub assembly replacement if I recall correctly. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Aug 14th, 2018, 08:07	#3
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Yesterday 18:14 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	He is right about the bearing being part of the front hub. You have to press the new hub(with bearing) into the steering knuckle. Decent new front hub/bearing is about £60 from a manufacturer like SKF. __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

Aug 14th, 2018, 09:36	#4
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Just had both my front ones done, the new bearing comes as part of the hub with the wheel studs on, the whole thing gets mounted on the bottom of the suspension strut (getting the old one off is a pain). The labour cost was £110.00 plus parts which I think were about 70.00 per bearing as they also include the ABS induction ring. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Aug 14th, 2018, 13:29	#5
keith58 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2023 08:11 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: LEEDS	part number does anyone have the Volvo part number by any chance or know where I can get it from Volvo wont give it.cheers

Aug 14th, 2018, 18:15	#7
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Not all noisy bearings have play in them, and not all play shows up when the car is jacked up with the wheel unloaded. If you get to 50 mph on a quiet, smooth country road, swerve left and right alternately, if the noise subsides on right hand lock then it's the O/S bearing, and vice versa... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Aug 14th, 2018, 21:41	#8
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Yesterday 18:14 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	My wheel bearing could be heard humming at approx 80mph, but below this is wasn't that noticable. __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

Aug 14th, 2018, 22:26	#9
moorgate Senior Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2024 23:34 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: london, ec2	just had mine done - two fronts on a T5. The noise was so bad that it drowned out the engine above 80mph, and made the front wheels feel like they were made out of squared-off washing machine drums. I was finicky about the source of the replacements and in the end agreed with the mechanics that they would use real Volvo parts, which sent me back £140 per side. The difference is phenomenal!

Aug 15th, 2018, 16:04	#10
keith58 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2023 08:11 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: LEEDS	The car drives great no problem with brakes or steering its just the noise think il just turn radio up a bit for time being.

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