V70: General - Wheel Bearing noise ?

Puls8r · Mar 28th, 2012, 16:07

Got a new style 57 plate V70 D5.

2 problems with it at present , one has been diagnosed as being the a/c compressor bearings , expensive at £800 fitted , but hey.

The other noise sounds and feels like a wheel bearing well on its way.

Had it checked by the main dealer and they have stated it is not the wheel bearings and suggested it is nothing serious and they would leave as is ! Unfortunately I can't ignore this , something definitely isnt right.

I know this is wheel vicinity related as the noise and graunchy feel through the steering wheel adjust with wheel speed. It happens even when I coast in neutral so I think I have eliminated anything gearbox

Could it be a CV joint ?

I am at a loss as to what it could be ,what else is there ?

I suspected / discs rubbing on the guard but can see no trace

tommyweaves · Mar 28th, 2012, 21:59

Have a read up on "sawtooth" wear on tyres. It's the only suggestion I've got beyond what you've already considered.

SonyVaio · Mar 28th, 2012, 22:11

Also check the brake protecting plate.

This flimsy piece of metal can often get bent and may just be catching the brake disk and causing your symptoms. I would have expected Volvo to have picked that up if it is the case though.

If you think tyres may possibly be an issue then swap rear to front to see if it makes any difference. A few minutes work could save 100's of pounds (wheel bearing).

Puls8r · Mar 29th, 2012, 08:40

Thanks for the responses.

I even fitted a pair of new fronts yesterday just in case ,had to get the winter tyres off anyway so no problem , but no change in the noise.

Westyman · Mar 29th, 2012, 15:42

My last V70, a 2005 D5 AWD, needed new wheel bearings just before the 3 yr warranty expired. Fortunately I had a friend who worked at a Volvo franchised dealer before scummy Stratstone took it over and he investigated the noise thoroughly, even changing the wrong wheel before doing the correct one.

Puls8r · Apr 3rd, 2012, 18:28

Been told by 2 places now that the a/c bearings being on their way out could be cauising the noise through the power steering pump as it is on the same belt.

Biggest problem is the a/c compressor is on back order from Volvo .

Puls8r · Apr 16th, 2012, 19:05

update.

Went in for the a/c compressor replacement today.

Much quieter and no judder through the power steering now , BUT after £816 there is still a noise.

Tempted to swap out a wheel bearing now

cavandave · Apr 17th, 2012, 23:16

Hi, i have a 2007 v70 and the a/c compressor went on it about a month ago. Volvo covered the cost of it as it is a reported fault. You should get your dealer to check it out.

cavandave · Apr 18th, 2012, 09:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavandave

Hi, i have a 2007 v70 and the a/c compressor went on it about a month ago. Volvo covered the cost of it as it is a reported fault. You should get your dealer to check it out.

I had the same noise on mine too. But what happened me in the end was the the compressor seized and the belt shredded while on the motorway (Smoke pouring out of the engine bay). Got towed back to the dealer and they initially quoted me a similar price to replace the part but when they looked into it, it was covered by volvo. One difference is that i am in Ireland but generally the dealers in the UK are more on the ball with this sort of thing.

Puls8r · Apr 21st, 2012, 16:46

Thanks for that , I will be tapping them up on Monday about that ,

when it goes back for them to see if they can find what is causing the noise

Mar 28th, 2012, 16:07	#1
Puls8r New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2015 09:56 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newbury	Wheel Bearing noise ? Got a new style 57 plate V70 D5. 2 problems with it at present , one has been diagnosed as being the a/c compressor bearings , expensive at £800 fitted , but hey. The other noise sounds and feels like a wheel bearing well on its way. Had it checked by the main dealer and they have stated it is not the wheel bearings and suggested it is nothing serious and they would leave as is ! Unfortunately I can't ignore this , something definitely isnt right. I know this is wheel vicinity related as the noise and graunchy feel through the steering wheel adjust with wheel speed. It happens even when I coast in neutral so I think I have eliminated anything gearbox Could it be a CV joint ? I am at a loss as to what it could be ,what else is there ? I suspected / discs rubbing on the guard but can see no trace

Mar 29th, 2012, 15:42	#5
Westyman VOC Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2023 21:36 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Derby	My last V70, a 2005 D5 AWD, needed new wheel bearings just before the 3 yr warranty expired. Fortunately I had a friend who worked at a Volvo franchised dealer before scummy Stratstone took it over and he investigated the noise thoroughly, even changing the wrong wheel before doing the correct one. __________________ 2014MY XC60 D5 SE Lux AWD Geartronic hauling a 2011MY Vanmaster Accolade And for more fun: 1972 MG B GT

Mar 28th, 2012, 21:59	#2
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	Have a read up on "sawtooth" wear on tyres. It's the only suggestion I've got beyond what you've already considered.

Mar 28th, 2012, 22:11	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Also check the brake protecting plate. This flimsy piece of metal can often get bent and may just be catching the brake disk and causing your symptoms. I would have expected Volvo to have picked that up if it is the case though. If you think tyres may possibly be an issue then swap rear to front to see if it makes any difference. A few minutes work could save 100's of pounds (wheel bearing).

Mar 29th, 2012, 08:40	#4
Puls8r New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2015 09:56 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newbury	Thanks for the responses. I even fitted a pair of new fronts yesterday just in case ,had to get the winter tyres off anyway so no problem , but no change in the noise.

Apr 3rd, 2012, 18:28	#6
Puls8r New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2015 09:56 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newbury	Been told by 2 places now that the a/c bearings being on their way out could be cauising the noise through the power steering pump as it is on the same belt. Biggest problem is the a/c compressor is on back order from Volvo .

Apr 16th, 2012, 19:05	#7
Puls8r New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2015 09:56 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newbury	update. Went in for the a/c compressor replacement today. Much quieter and no judder through the power steering now , BUT after £816 there is still a noise. Tempted to swap out a wheel bearing now

Apr 17th, 2012, 23:16	#8
cavandave New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2012 09:15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kildare	Hi, i have a 2007 v70 and the a/c compressor went on it about a month ago. Volvo covered the cost of it as it is a reported fault. You should get your dealer to check it out.

Apr 21st, 2012, 16:46	#10
Puls8r New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2015 09:56 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newbury	Thanks for that , I will be tapping them up on Monday about that , when it goes back for them to see if they can find what is causing the noise

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