AWD Transmission: xc90 d5 2005 05 loosing traction

[CharlieG]

Thanks Clan.

I agree with your suggestion, however, if the sleeve/spline arrangement doesn't come apart easily, I am effectively being told that you are then into replacement gearbox territory.

Would Volvo split the cost given this situation??

Thanks again.

Charlie.

[Clan]

your volvo dealer will have a special hydralic tool to pull the sleeve off .. I wouldnt think Volvo would pay for remedial work on a fully working sleeve ..

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by CharlieG

Folks,

I have reviewed and taken onboard the mainy comments and suggestions in regard to the pro-active replacement of the AWD sleeve/spline.

Volvo in Belfast are aware of VOLVO UK's reimbursement scheme, however, they seem to be a little reluctant to "fix something that isn't broken" as the AWD is still functioning at 57K miles (2003 SE D5). Their concerns hinge mainly around being able to sucessfully remove the sleeve and spline without damaging the bevel gear/gearbox assembly.

The main concern I have is that as my car gets older/mileage increases, then the reimbursement levels tail off. This is in addition to losing the AWD capabilities too of course.

Being pretty technical and capable myself, is there anything I can do that would perhaps make the sleeve easier to remove? For example, spraying 'Plus Gas' penetrating fluid around the assembly weeks in advance of the actual work being carried out??

I have looked at the AWD details contained with the VADIS application, however, I am not 100% sure that I know what the 'sleeve' actually looks like other than something that protrudes from the gearbox and is coupled to the drive shaft?

Has anyone any additional thoughts or advice as to what I should do??

Kind regards,

Charlie.

They replace brake pads before they actually fail don't they?

From my experience I'd say your sleeve is almost certainly on the way out and it's better to replace it now as the risk of bits of spline taking out the angle gear box will increase the longer it's left. Also do you want to wait till you actually lose AWD and get stuck in the winter snow somewhere?

The reinbursement levels won't amount to that much on the sleeve kit anyway with a car your age, but if the angle gear box is damaged during removal is should be down to the garage and Volvo to reimburse some of the cost anyway, and that would probably be worthwhile.

There are plenty of mechanics around with experience of removing the sleeve so I'd be inclined to find someone a bit more confident. You could give Volvo customer services a ring and see who they recommend. There are several independant Volvo specialists in this area who have experience of removing the sleeve.

There are some pictures of the sleeve here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...1&postcount=15

The new sleeve kit has seals as well as grease now and is sold at a reduced cost by Volvo.

Just to add, the sleeve is designed to be removable, so if it dosn't come off cleanly it's faulty anyway.

All the best.

Roy