XC60 Drive shaft

mordred1973 · Jun 5th, 2018, 14:09

following a few months of a slight steering wobble, which no one could diagnose, I noticed a knock on full lock from the left side. It was obviously a CV joint that is worn (not too unreasonable at 96000 miles) and from what I have been told is likely t have been causing the vibration through the steering.

My local independent contacted his 3 suppliers, 2 said it's not possible to buy a new CV joint/drive shaft other than from Volvo. The third said they could supply one based on VIN number which they did.

The one supplied didn't fit, the spline on the gearbox end of the shaft was that much smaller it turned around in the socket.

I wondered if anyone had had a similar issue and indeed if the only option is the an original from Volvo? Been told the "pattern one is c£150 and the Volvo one is c£350.

Wondering if they purely sent one for the wrong XC60 or if they're all the same anyway (maybe for a 2.0 Front wheel drive rather than a 2.4 AWD?)

thought greatly appreciated

volvo for ever · Jun 6th, 2018, 04:50

We used to change front drive shafts a lot when xc60 were 2 years old it was only front wheel drive that was giving clicking noise on lock taking of
Sounded like a machine gun
I’m sure there was pfu in it as I said only front wheel drive xc60 & v70 gave fault

quinno · Jun 8th, 2018, 22:14

Mordred, I have had similar issues and remember on here a post about some earlier XC60's suffering from this.
I have had to change the offside drive shaft on my 2010 2.4d drive e (that's 2wd in plain speak) it cost £425 + vat for the part alone.
The nearside cv joint makes some noise on full lock but there is no wobble through the steering wheel. When getting it changed the garage advised me that therer is no alternative available to the genuine Volvo part. A few months prior to getting it replaced I had the original cv joints greased by a Volvo independent but the clips spung off the gaiters on the drive home from the garage and sprayed the grease on the inside of the wheel rims. Replacement clips including the Volvo clips did not hold either presumably grease had made the seating surface too slippery for the rubber gaiter to get a purchase.
Check on the condition of the gaiters; if they have split or popped off the shaft the cv joint bearing may become 'dry' and noisey.
I'd be interested to know if there are any afternmarket alteratives to the Volvo part.

Tannaton · Jun 10th, 2018, 08:52

Check the label on the driveshaft if it is still there - if there are two part numbers on it then then it's very likely a Ford part (the Volvo part number begins with P and is numeric) so you may get one cheaper from a Ford dealer.

On the XC60 AWD cars the rear driveshafts are shared with the XC70 P3, V70 AWD and Ford Kuga AWD. I'm not sure if this is the case at the front.

macdoni93 · Mar 7th, 2020, 20:15

Appreciate this is an oldish thread but thought my recent experience might be useful.

I had noticed a knocking while cornering on my 2012 D3, and decided that, as I was going to change the discs, I might as well change the driveshaft while I was at it. I got a brand new pattern shaft from ebay for £170 and fitted it (that's another story - never believe a Haynes manual when it says something should just pop off......). The car drives fine, but 300 miles later there's CV grease all over the inside of the wheel - the outer boot has split about 5mm on an inside crease of the boot. The seller offered me a replacement but given the last one only lasted a week and a half, I've gone for a refund.
The new plan is to fit a replacement CV joint and boot kit onto my original shaft, and refit that. The old CV joint came off with a couple of sharp taps of a big hammer, so am now waiting for the CV joint to be delivered in a couple of days. Will update soon......

zony · Mar 29th, 2020, 00:12

I have just changed the two front wheel bearings. They are FAG bearings and come with a new driveshaft bolt. Crazy thing is the bolt is approx 5mm longer than the original, bottoms out in the driveshaft spindle and snaps before you can torque it up.

So I had to re use the original bolt on one side. Just beware.

The remains of the bolt came out with mole grips, but I was prepared to change the CV joint if it wouldn’t budge.

Tannaton · Mar 30th, 2020, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by zony

I have just changed the two front wheel bearings. They are FAG bearings and come with a new driveshaft bolt. Crazy thing is the bolt is approx 5mm longer than the original, bottoms out in the driveshaft spindle and snaps before you can torque it up.

So I had to re use the original bolt on one side. Just beware.

The remains of the bolt came out with mole grips, but I was prepared to change the CV joint if it wouldn’t budge.

The perils of cheap, pattern wheel bearing kits... another reason for genuine Volvo or SKF if you're skint.

Tanel86 · Apr 6th, 2020, 06:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdoni93

Appreciate this is an oldish thread but thought my recent experience might be useful.

I had noticed a knocking while cornering on my 2012 D3, and decided that, as I was going to change the discs, I might as well change the driveshaft while I was at it. I got a brand new pattern shaft from ebay for £170 and fitted it (that's another story - never believe a Haynes manual when it says something should just pop off......). The car drives fine, but 300 miles later there's CV grease all over the inside of the wheel - the outer boot has split about 5mm on an inside crease of the boot. The seller offered me a replacement but given the last one only lasted a week and a half, I've gone for a refund.
The new plan is to fit a replacement CV joint and boot kit onto my original shaft, and refit that. The old CV joint came off with a couple of sharp taps of a big hammer, so am now waiting for the CV joint to be delivered in a couple of days. Will update soon......

hi
I have xc60 drive d3 with M66 manual box. Also in process of replacing driveshaft cv joint. I managed to pull out driveshaft fairly easy without any force (righthand side) now after removing driveshaft some transmission oil also came out. Is there a filler plug to top up fluid after reinstalling driveshaft?

Ronbax · Aug 28th, 2020, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by zony

I have just changed the two front wheel bearings. They are FAG bearings and come with a new driveshaft bolt. Crazy thing is the bolt is approx 5mm longer than the original, bottoms out in the driveshaft spindle and snaps before you can torque it up.

So I had to re use the original bolt on one side. Just beware.

The remains of the bolt came out with mole grips, but I was prepared to change the CV joint if it wouldn’t budge.

What model is your car??
Are the FAG bearings any good??

Jun 5th, 2018, 14:09	#1
mordred1973 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2019 22:35 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kettering View Photos By: mordred1973	XC60 Drive shaft following a few months of a slight steering wobble, which no one could diagnose, I noticed a knock on full lock from the left side. It was obviously a CV joint that is worn (not too unreasonable at 96000 miles) and from what I have been told is likely t have been causing the vibration through the steering. My local independent contacted his 3 suppliers, 2 said it's not possible to buy a new CV joint/drive shaft other than from Volvo. The third said they could supply one based on VIN number which they did. The one supplied didn't fit, the spline on the gearbox end of the shaft was that much smaller it turned around in the socket. I wondered if anyone had had a similar issue and indeed if the only option is the an original from Volvo? Been told the "pattern one is c£150 and the Volvo one is c£350. Wondering if they purely sent one for the wrong XC60 or if they're all the same anyway (maybe for a 2.0 Front wheel drive rather than a 2.4 AWD?) thought greatly appreciated __________________ 2013 model XC60 R-DESIGN Lux Nav Geartronic Polestar in Rebel Blue

Jun 10th, 2018, 08:52	#4
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 20:55 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Check the label on the driveshaft if it is still there - if there are two part numbers on it then then it's very likely a Ford part (the Volvo part number begins with P and is numeric) so you may get one cheaper from a Ford dealer. On the XC60 AWD cars the rear driveshafts are shared with the XC70 P3, V70 AWD and Ford Kuga AWD. I'm not sure if this is the case at the front. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jun 6th, 2018, 04:50	#2
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	We used to change front drive shafts a lot when xc60 were 2 years old it was only front wheel drive that was giving clicking noise on lock taking of Sounded like a machine gun I’m sure there was pfu in it as I said only front wheel drive xc60 & v70 gave fault

Jun 8th, 2018, 22:14	#3
quinno Junior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2022 12:12 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: hemel hempstead	Mordred, I have had similar issues and remember on here a post about some earlier XC60's suffering from this. I have had to change the offside drive shaft on my 2010 2.4d drive e (that's 2wd in plain speak) it cost £425 + vat for the part alone. The nearside cv joint makes some noise on full lock but there is no wobble through the steering wheel. When getting it changed the garage advised me that therer is no alternative available to the genuine Volvo part. A few months prior to getting it replaced I had the original cv joints greased by a Volvo independent but the clips spung off the gaiters on the drive home from the garage and sprayed the grease on the inside of the wheel rims. Replacement clips including the Volvo clips did not hold either presumably grease had made the seating surface too slippery for the rubber gaiter to get a purchase. Check on the condition of the gaiters; if they have split or popped off the shaft the cv joint bearing may become 'dry' and noisey. I'd be interested to know if there are any afternmarket alteratives to the Volvo part.

Mar 7th, 2020, 20:15	#5
macdoni93 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2023 23:10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: WOKING	Appreciate this is an oldish thread but thought my recent experience might be useful. I had noticed a knocking while cornering on my 2012 D3, and decided that, as I was going to change the discs, I might as well change the driveshaft while I was at it. I got a brand new pattern shaft from ebay for £170 and fitted it (that's another story - never believe a Haynes manual when it says something should just pop off......). The car drives fine, but 300 miles later there's CV grease all over the inside of the wheel - the outer boot has split about 5mm on an inside crease of the boot. The seller offered me a replacement but given the last one only lasted a week and a half, I've gone for a refund. The new plan is to fit a replacement CV joint and boot kit onto my original shaft, and refit that. The old CV joint came off with a couple of sharp taps of a big hammer, so am now waiting for the CV joint to be delivered in a couple of days. Will update soon......

Mar 29th, 2020, 00:12	#6
zony Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2021 09:40 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Gellilydan	I have just changed the two front wheel bearings. They are FAG bearings and come with a new driveshaft bolt. Crazy thing is the bolt is approx 5mm longer than the original, bottoms out in the driveshaft spindle and snaps before you can torque it up. So I had to re use the original bolt on one side. Just beware. The remains of the bolt came out with mole grips, but I was prepared to change the CV joint if it wouldn’t budge.

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