Other S60 Problem: CLONKING/KNOCKING when accelerating, or taking of

[Clan]

Originally Posted by DT19

I've got this clunking noise on my S60 and I called my local Volvo dealer with the part number but he told me it has been replaced by a new version.
I got part number 30640878 but it doesn't have the rubber washer on, apparently the rubber washer isn't available anymore, either on it's own or with a bolt.

Any ideas where I can get a couple from or is there another fix now?

XC90 Drive shaft bolts rubber insert type 30714142

is that the number you asked for?

[DT19]

Yep Clan, that's the one. Replaced by 30640878 apparently.

[DT19]

As it seems that the XC90 rubber bush fix is no longer available. Can anyone recommend another method to cure axle ping?

I've thought about trying to make a similar rubber bush but without having an original I can't gauge the density.

It looks like we're stuck with using Loctite or something similar. So, can anyone suggest what type of loctite? how much to use and exactly where it goes?

The main dealer I spoke to said that what they do now is to apply the fix and leave it overnight to set fully but he didn't elaborate on what 'the fix' was.

[ASt85]

You can still get the original bolts with bushes from Germany SKANDIX

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...-axle/1015781/
Product No: 1015781
Reference: 30714142 price: 24,98€
+
Shipping = GB United Kingdom (DPD) 18,00€

Which would cost 68€ delivered i.e. around £48 for the pair

or this from the US
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Volvo-...item541ea28dc6
£17.69
+ £10.95 postage

i.e 4
£46.33 for the pair delivered from the US.

I don't suppose there's an existing polybush or similar that might do the job? - Might it also be worth ringing round the dealers just in case they have a pair on the shelves?

[almason86]

I've just been told the XC-90 bolts are now not recommended because they cause water retention, leading to the whole thing binding up and being even more expensive to sort. Hence putting in the normal bolts.

Just to clarify on those, the normal bolts should be done to 50Nm right?

[pphilpot]

35Nm + 90°

[peelaaa]

Hi,

I have an xc60 2013 D4 AWD.

This clicking noise that happens only once is heard when moving off from standstill or sometimes when changing gear.

Is it the driveshaft bolts that are loose?

[ASt85]

Originally Posted by peelaaa

Hi,

I have an xc60 2013 D4 AWD.

This clicking noise that happens only once is heard when moving off from standstill or sometimes when changing gear.

Is it the driveshaft bolts that are loose?

Possibly, but it could also be due to worn drive shaft splines - jack the front up and check for lash by rotating the wheels back and forth - if you hear the click/clunk it is the splines - with the car on the gfroind and being driven if it clicks repeatedly when put on full lock at low speed suspect worn CV joints.

Cheapest complete solution is to replace the drive shaft with shafts from https://www.jandrcvjoints.co.uk/ the full drive shaft includes new CV, boots and driveshaft bolt - the replacement is a very quick exercise plus you don't get covered in graphite grease changing the CV boot

NB also check the drop links; they are a common cause of the click/clunk when taking off from rest and indeed changing gear if you lose speed.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by peelaaa

Hi,

I have an xc60 2013 D4 AWD.

This clicking noise that happens only once is heard when moving off from standstill or sometimes when changing gear.

Is it the driveshaft bolts that are loose?

not loose but maybe the tightening method had not been followed, or the bolts used more than once ...
They are stretch bolts and only work the first time of tightening and Angle Torque after that they are like elastic and stretch so do not hold the shafts secure enough to prevent back lash in the splines ...