1999 V70 XT Driveshaft

ourV70 · Aug 24th, 2021, 17:49

We have a much loved manual 1999 V70 XT, the body and interior are very good, it still has it's original exhaust, but the suspension etc are showing their age and we either had to send her to join the others in the grave yard or invest some money to give her a new lease of life. I've spent a fortune on new suspension and parts but have now ground to a halt on the n/s hub carrier, it just will not come apart. I know ours was a run out model but I can't find a replacement hub carrier and driveshaft. Does anyone know if the manual and auto are the same ? and anyone that you recommend to contact to help ?

SteveSarre · Aug 25th, 2021, 13:03

Hi ourv70

Start by calling your local Volvo dealer and getting prices and part numbers for the hub (I think they call it spindle) and driveshaft.

Helpful if you give them your registration and VIN.

I think the spindle is not that expensive.

Then ask back here and see if are cheaper options.

HTH
Steve

acshortt5 · Aug 25th, 2021, 16:16

If the problem is the end of the CV joint stuck in the hub why not just get a new CV joint kit, remove the joint from the driveshaft and you could then pull the steering knuckle out complete with bearing & CV, you can then remove the bearing carrier and then you just put your new bearing in and replace the CV joint. I don't see why you would need an entire driveshaft.

There's only 2 types of CV joint either with a big nut or a bolt into the end.

I'd try using the WD40 fast release penetrant stuff and smacking the end (with a bit of wood and a hammer) to try and free it first. Had to do that on my mx5 when putting in the LSD but not had an issue with the Volvo's on that. There again I change the complete CV joints each time the boots split so they don't really get chance to rust weld together...

Ebor1 · Aug 25th, 2021, 16:58

Driveshaft for S70 was certainly available a couple of years back, when my one disintegrated... garage replaced it for free, since they had been working on stuff nearby and thought "they should have noticed a problem!"

400-ascona · Aug 26th, 2021, 07:42

If its drive shaft stuck in the hub, then removing the hub assy, standing it face down, filling the back side with penetrant and leaving it a couple of days normally helps.

Or get it in a 20T press.

Aug 24th, 2021, 17:49	#1
ourV70 New Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2022 14:01 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Nelson	1999 V70 XT Driveshaft We have a much loved manual 1999 V70 XT, the body and interior are very good, it still has it's original exhaust, but the suspension etc are showing their age and we either had to send her to join the others in the grave yard or invest some money to give her a new lease of life. I've spent a fortune on new suspension and parts but have now ground to a halt on the n/s hub carrier, it just will not come apart. I know ours was a run out model but I can't find a replacement hub carrier and driveshaft. Does anyone know if the manual and auto are the same ? and anyone that you recommend to contact to help ?

Aug 25th, 2021, 13:03	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 22:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi ourv70 Start by calling your local Volvo dealer and getting prices and part numbers for the hub (I think they call it spindle) and driveshaft. Helpful if you give them your registration and VIN. I think the spindle is not that expensive. Then ask back here and see if are cheaper options. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Aug 25th, 2021, 16:16	#3
acshortt5 Volvo Nutcase Last Online: Jul 14th, 2023 12:57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N/A View Photos By: acshortt5	If the problem is the end of the CV joint stuck in the hub why not just get a new CV joint kit, remove the joint from the driveshaft and you could then pull the steering knuckle out complete with bearing & CV, you can then remove the bearing carrier and then you just put your new bearing in and replace the CV joint. I don't see why you would need an entire driveshaft. There's only 2 types of CV joint either with a big nut or a bolt into the end. I'd try using the WD40 fast release penetrant stuff and smacking the end (with a bit of wood and a hammer) to try and free it first. Had to do that on my mx5 when putting in the LSD but not had an issue with the Volvo's on that. There again I change the complete CV joints each time the boots split so they don't really get chance to rust weld together... __________________ Andrew 1998 S70 T5 CD AUTO Previously a 1990 240 GLT-R Last edited by acshortt5; Aug 25th, 2021 at 16:21.

Aug 26th, 2021, 07:42	#5
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	If its drive shaft stuck in the hub, then removing the hub assy, standing it face down, filling the back side with penetrant and leaving it a couple of days normally helps. Or get it in a 20T press. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Aug 25th, 2021, 16:58	#4
Ebor1 New Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2023 18:00 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: York	Driveshaft for S70 was certainly available a couple of years back, when my one disintegrated... garage replaced it for free, since they had been working on stuff nearby and thought "they should have noticed a problem!"

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