front hub removal , help ! - Page 2

Rooster · Oct 14th, 2017, 23:32

It only does it on xc90 as the driveshaft bolt has a stupid rubber washer that when its damp condensation forms and it carn't escape so causes the driveshaft end to rust into hub,

First thing i did with mine when i got it was remove all 4 bolts and remove the stupid rubber washers and pushed shafts back and copper greased them up and then refit bolts,

Don't know if it would cause any issues just removing the bolt on a seized shaft to see if it would come free while driving

aland · Oct 20th, 2017, 21:07

OP, is your stuck one front or rear?
I've done a '08 front recently and it came apart easily. Not tried the rear yet.

galloot633 · Oct 22nd, 2017, 13:38

Front, did the backs a couple of years ago to replace wheel bearings , was OK
Dave

jora1981 · Oct 26th, 2017, 13:13

I replaced my front hub a couple of weeks ago and came off no bother!

galloot633 · Oct 26th, 2017, 16:22

I'm going to attack it this weekend , been soaking it in plus gas for two weeks and I've just bought a 5 stud sealey puller off Amazon , see what happens , ironically I rustproof every year , never thought of the abs rings , they're all in a terrible condition , don't know how they work
Dave

gmonag · Oct 26th, 2017, 17:24

Assuming you get the shaft out I would definitely replace the ABS ring at the same time. They are very cheap. Painting them will not help though. They fail because the hub under the ring rusts and expands, cracking the ring apart.

Good luck.

galloot633 · Oct 27th, 2017, 09:55

Yes, I will replace the ring , I went for genuine Volvo , 30 quid each ! Since seen on eBay for 10 pounds a pair .
Dave

galloot633 · Oct 31st, 2017, 20:35

Failed miserably at the weekend, the hub feels like its welded to the shaft , I'll try a couple more goes at penetrating oil and puller then find a garage !
Dave

sreviz · Nov 1st, 2017, 05:58

I would better of go with a whole replacement of drive shaft from breakers.
It won't come out. I had experience with this.
No hydraulic press is useful. The shaft will come separated so you can change the ring before installation.

Oct 14th, 2017, 23:32	#11
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	It only does it on xc90 as the driveshaft bolt has a stupid rubber washer that when its damp condensation forms and it carn't escape so causes the driveshaft end to rust into hub, First thing i did with mine when i got it was remove all 4 bolts and remove the stupid rubber washers and pushed shafts back and copper greased them up and then refit bolts, Don't know if it would cause any issues just removing the bolt on a seized shaft to see if it would come free while driving __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Oct 26th, 2017, 17:24	#16
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Assuming you get the shaft out I would definitely replace the ABS ring at the same time. They are very cheap. Painting them will not help though. They fail because the hub under the ring rusts and expands, cracking the ring apart. Good luck. __________________ Greg

Nov 1st, 2017, 05:58	#19
sreviz Master Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London, Wallington	I would better of go with a whole replacement of drive shaft from breakers. It won't come out. I had experience with this. No hydraulic press is useful. The shaft will come separated so you can change the ring before installation. __________________ Volvo Xc90 D5 2005 Euro 3 D5244T- Auto. Volvo V40 D2 2016 cross country Engine D4204T8.

Oct 20th, 2017, 21:07	#12
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	OP, is your stuck one front or rear? I've done a '08 front recently and it came apart easily. Not tried the rear yet.

Oct 22nd, 2017, 13:38	#13
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 14:35 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	Front, did the backs a couple of years ago to replace wheel bearings , was OK Dave

Oct 26th, 2017, 13:13	#14
jora1981 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: dundee	I replaced my front hub a couple of weeks ago and came off no bother!

Oct 26th, 2017, 16:22	#15
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 14:35 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	I'm going to attack it this weekend , been soaking it in plus gas for two weeks and I've just bought a 5 stud sealey puller off Amazon , see what happens , ironically I rustproof every year , never thought of the abs rings , they're all in a terrible condition , don't know how they work Dave

Oct 27th, 2017, 09:55	#17
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 14:35 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	Yes, I will replace the ring , I went for genuine Volvo , 30 quid each ! Since seen on eBay for 10 pounds a pair . Dave

Oct 31st, 2017, 20:35	#18
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 14:35 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	Failed miserably at the weekend, the hub feels like its welded to the shaft , I'll try a couple more goes at penetrating oil and puller then find a garage ! Dave

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