2007 S60, CV joints, how much play?

Leyburn · Nov 6th, 2015, 11:14

Hi all

Half-shaft bolts changed, but still some clicking when accelerating and decelerating at low speed.

Jacked up car, jacked up wishbone to set CV joint at similar angle to normal use, removed wheel. Rotated hub by hand, there is visible lost rotation between one half of the CV joint and the other, also some noise but more of a quiet clunk than a click. Should there be noticeable movement? Should the joints be silent?

4candles · Nov 6th, 2015, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Leyburn

Hi all

Half-shaft bolts changed, but still some clicking when accelerating and decelerating at low speed.

Jacked up car, jacked up wishbone to set CV joint at similar angle to normal use, removed wheel. Rotated hub by hand, there is visible lost rotation between one half of the CV joint and the other, also some noise but more of a quiet clunk than a click. Should there be noticeable movement? Should the joints be silent?

There should be no discernable movement or noise on a good shaft, if you can see or hear movement you have a worn shaft(CV joint). The ball bearings within the joint are manufactured to be a perfect fit with about half a gnats ball hair clearance for lube,

as the lube is 'passive' it can dry with age, or it can escape out of the boot, ultimately meaning metal to metal contact and curtains for the joint.

fit new cv's or refurbed shafts and all will be silent.....

job should take a fraction of the time it took for a reply to this thread, everyone is far too busy pontificating about wiper blades at the mo....sad!

cheshired5 · Nov 6th, 2015, 22:08

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Originally Posted by Leyburn

Hi all

Half-shaft bolts changed, but still some clicking when accelerating and decelerating at low speed.

Jacked up car, jacked up wishbone to set CV joint at similar angle to normal use, removed wheel. Rotated hub by hand, there is visible lost rotation between one half of the CV joint and the other, also some noise but more of a quiet clunk than a click. Should there be noticeable movement? Should the joints be silent?

If in doubt, fit a whole new shaft.
Cheaper and quicker than fannying about redoing a cv joint.

bournricha · Nov 6th, 2015, 22:53

Agree should be no movement, as Four Candles says, the joints are made to a fine tolerance and are rather beautiful in their perfection ,if that's what turns you on .But I am funny that way!

Leyburn · Nov 10th, 2015, 17:27

Thanks for the replies as always.

Approx price for a replacement drive shaft please. £75 on ebay rings alarms bells!

cheshired5 · Nov 10th, 2015, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Leyburn

Thanks for the replies as always.

Approx price for a replacement drive shaft please. £75 on ebay rings alarms bells!

£50 from these guys.
Great quality and service
http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/volvo...int-1997-2007/

DT19 · Nov 11th, 2015, 11:40

I agree. I got a driveshaft from them recently and it arrived next day, and with a 2 year warranty its a bargain.

Leyburn · Nov 11th, 2015, 16:58

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Originally Posted by cheshired5

£50 from these guys.
Great quality and service
http://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/volvo...int-1997-2007/

Thanks for the recommendation

Georgeandkira · Nov 11th, 2015, 22:17

My 2 cents: Go with an outfit with a local footprint like the one given.

On other boards the occasional shaft which won't "shove in" is mentioned.
A local firm will make things right. Kira

Leyburn · Dec 9th, 2015, 21:04

Both drive shafts changed, a very noticeable improvement. Replacement shafts purchased from JandR

Nov 6th, 2015, 11:14	#1
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	2007 S60, CV joints, how much play? Hi all Half-shaft bolts changed, but still some clicking when accelerating and decelerating at low speed. Jacked up car, jacked up wishbone to set CV joint at similar angle to normal use, removed wheel. Rotated hub by hand, there is visible lost rotation between one half of the CV joint and the other, also some noise but more of a quiet clunk than a click. Should there be noticeable movement? Should the joints be silent?

Nov 6th, 2015, 22:53	#4
bournricha bournricha Last Online: Jan 10th, 2017 22:14 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: oban	joints Agree should be no movement, as Four Candles says, the joints are made to a fine tolerance and are rather beautiful in their perfection ,if that's what turns you on .But I am funny that way! __________________ 1991 940 estate 2.3 125,000m.Under overhaul Previous convictions ;s70 ,855t5,745,v70, v70p2

Nov 10th, 2015, 17:27	#5
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	Thanks for the replies as always. Approx price for a replacement drive shaft please. £75 on ebay rings alarms bells!

Nov 11th, 2015, 11:40	#7
DT19 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:23 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: York	I agree. I got a driveshaft from them recently and it arrived next day, and with a 2 year warranty its a bargain.

Nov 11th, 2015, 22:17	#9
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	My 2 cents: Go with an outfit with a local footprint like the one given. On other boards the occasional shaft which won't "shove in" is mentioned. A local firm will make things right. Kira

Dec 9th, 2015, 21:04	#10
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	Both drive shafts changed, a very noticeable improvement. Replacement shafts purchased from JandR

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